NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE WELCOMES YOU
Welcome to the Northern Marianas College!
I hope you find the NMC 2011-2012 Student Handbook a useful guide to exploring your college. Active participation in your success begins with you and your willingness to navigate effectively through your environment. The Student Handbook features campus facilities, support services, admission, graduation, and financial aid requirements. Whether you choose to look up course descriptions or college polices, use the Student Handbook to make informed decisions and actions throughout your college career.
As you plan for the future, write-in goals, events, and deadlines on key dates in the Weekly Planner section. This will serve as a good reminder of your priorities and help you organize your time effectively throughout the year.
Of course, the Student Handbook will not have all the information you will need and the responsibility to be informed will remain with you. I encourage you to talk to your instructors, academic advisor, counselor, and departmental staff to get the information and support you need.
I look forward to hearing of your success and wish you the very best experiences as a student of NMC!
Yours truly,
Sharon Y. Hart, PhD President TABLE OF CONTENTS G G G Academic Calendar 5 Fall 2011 Semester Spring 2012 Semester Summer 2012 Semester
College Profile 8 A Brief History of NMC Mission Administrative Organization Accreditation Baccalaureate Program
Directory 11
Getting Started at Northern Marianas College (NMC) 12 New Student Checklist Course Availability Strategies for Choosing Courses Consider your intended major
Admissions Information 13 Placement Testing
Registration Information 14 Registration Periods and Procedures Enrollment Classification Course Schedule Changes Late Registration Withdrawal Policy Tips for Success Change of Program or Advisor Change of Personal Data Tuition and Fees Refund Policies
Graduation Requirements 21 Minimum Grade Point Average Required Core Courses Minimum Residency Requirement Filing Petitions for Graduation Graduation Clearance Graduation Honors and Awards Student Leadership Award
Northern Marianas College 1 Commencement Exercise Degree Requirements 10 things to do between classes
Financial Aid Information 24 Federal Financial Aid Other Scholarships Awards Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid Probation and Suspension Appeal Process
Student Life 28 Student Government Student Activities and Leadership Getting Involved Student Clubs Student Center Student Email Student Identification Cards Auxiliary Services Housing Transportation General Assistance Insurance Health Care Places to Eat Student Lounge and study areas Computer Resources Student Employment Safety and Security
The Student Conduct Code 39 Student Responsibilities Class Attendance Student Rights Regarding Records Student Conduct Academic Dishonesty Changing Student Grades Academic Probation and Suspension Readmission after Suspension Academic Dismissal Student Appeal and Grievances Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Confidentiality of Academic Records
2 Northern Marianas College Policy on Discrimination Policy on Sexual Harassment Student Development Policy on Alcohol Beverages Some General Advice
Academic Resources 46 Library Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) Counseling Programs and Services Where Do I Go for Academic Advising? Career Services College Access Challenge Project (CACP) Learning in Communities (LinC)
Academic Information 52 Course Numbering System Credit Hours Credit by Examination Independent Study Auditing Courses Course Waivers and Substitutions Time Limit for Coursework Repeating of Courses Course Load Academic Work Load What do grades mean? Grade Appeals Grade Point Average (GPA) Educational Levels Grade Reports Academic Honors Polish Your Study Skills
Degree and Certificate Programs 63 Liberal Arts Program Criminal Justice Program Business Department Associate in Arts: Business Associate in Applies Science (A.A.S) Degrees Accounting Emphasis Business Management Emphasis Computer Applications Emphasis Hospitality Management Nursing Department Associate in Science: Nursing
Northern Marianas College 3 Associate in Science: Natural Resource Management School of Education (SOE) SOE Admission Requirements Teacher Candidate SOE Policy Information Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education Concentration Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Concentration Bachelor of Science in Education: Special Education Concentration Bachelor of Science in Education: Rehabilitation & Human Services Concentration
Course Descriptions 91
Campus Map 129
Acknowledgment: Leo Pangelinan, Asst. Editor Jeannette T. Villagomez, Chief Editor Cover Design: Jason Quiblat Photos: Office of Institutional Advancement
Right to Modify or Change Rules, Fees, and Programs:
Northern Marianas College has made reasonable efforts to provide in this Handbook Planner information that is accurate at the time of publication. However, the College reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the College assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to create any offer of a contract or any contractual rights.
4 Northern Marianas College ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The regular academic year at Northern Marianas College extends over ten months. The all semester begins in August and ends in December; the spring semester begins in January and ends in May.
The length of summer session courses varies according to the course. All regular academic courses meet for a minimum of 12.5 actual contact/clock hours per credit hour.
FALL 2011 SEMESTER CALENDAR
August 8, 2011 Faculty Return for Fall 2011 Semester August 11, 2011 Student Orientation August 12, 2011 Early Registration for SOE Seniors & Spring 2012 Graduation Candidates ONLY August 15-19, 2011 Fall Regular Registration August 20, 2011 Late Registration August 22, 2011 First day of Fall Classes August 22, 2011 Petition for Graduation Begins for Spring 2012 August 22-26, 201 1 Add/Drop Week (100% Refund) August 22-26, 2011 “Welcome Week” September 2, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund September 5, 2011 HOLIDAY-Labor Day September 9, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund October 7, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw from course(s) October 10, 2011 HOLIDAY-Commonwealth Cultural Day November 4, 2011 HOLIDAY-Citizenship Day November 11, 2011 HOLIDAY-Veterans’ Day November 24, 2011 HOLIDAY-Thanksgiving Day December 8, 2011 HOLIDAY-Constitution Day December 10, 2011 Last Day of Instruction December 12-17, 2011 Final Exam Week December 19, 2011 GRADES DUE
SPRING 2012 SEMESTER CALENDAR
January 2, 2012 Faculty Return for Spring 2012 Semester January 6, 2012 Early Registration for SOE Seniors & Spring 2012 Graduation Candidates ONLY January 9-13, 2012 Spring Regular Registration January 13, 2012 Student Orientation January 14, 2012 Late Registration January 16, 2012 HOLIDAY- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17, 2012 First Day of Spring Classes January 17, 2012 Student Orientation January 17-20, 2012 Add/Drop Week (100% Refund) January 17-20, 2012 “Welcome Week” January 27, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund February 3, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund February 20, 2012 HOLIDAY-Presidents’ Day March 2, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from course(s) March 23, 2012 HOLIDAY-Covenant Day April 2–7, 2012 SPRING BREAK April 6, 2012 HOLIDAY-Good Friday
Northern Marianas College 5 May 5, 2012 Last Day of Instruction May 7-12, 2012 Final Exam Week May 12, 2012 GRADES DUE FOR GRADUATION CANDIDATES May 14, 2012 GRADES DUE FOR ALL OTHER STUDENTS May 19, 2012 NMC Graduation
SUMMER 2012 CALENDAR
Regular Summer Session (Nine-Week Courses) May 21 – July 20, 2012
May 16 – 18, 2012 Registration Days May 21, 2012 First Day of Instruction May 21 – 23, 2012 Add/Drop Days (100% Refund) May 28, 2012 HOLIDAY – Memorial Day May 29, 2012 Last Day for 80% Refund June 1, 2012 Last Day for 40% Refund June 8, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) July 4, 2012 HOLIDAY – Liberation Day July 19, 2012 Last Day of Instruction July 20, 2012 Final Exams July 23, 2012 Grades Due
Extended Summer Session (Twelve-Week Courses) May 21 – August 10, 2012
May 16 – 18, 2012 Registration Days May 21, 2012 First Day of Instruction May 21 – 23, 2012 Add/Drop Days (100% Refund) May 28, 2012 HOLIDAY – Memorial Day June 1, 2012 Last Day for 80% Refund June 8, 2012 Last Day for 40% Refund June 15, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) July 4, 2012 HOLIDAY – Liberation Day August 9, 2012 Last Day of Instruction August 10, 2012 Final Exams August 13, 2012 Grades Due
Summer Session I (Six-Week Courses) May 21 – June 29, 2012
May 16 – 18, 2012 Registration Days May 21, 2012 First Day of Instruction May 21 – 23, 2012 Add/Drop Days (100% Refund) May 25, 2012 Last Day for 80% Refund May 28, 2012 HOLIDAY – Memorial Day May 30, 2012 Last Day for 40% Refund June 1, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) June 28, 2012 Last Day of Instruction June 29, 2012 Final Exams July 2, 2012 Grades Due
Summer Session II (Six-Week Courses) July 2 – August 10, 2012
May 16 – June 29, 2012 Registration Days May 28, 2012 HOLIDAY – Memorial Day July 2, 2012 First Day of Instruction July 2 – 5, 2012 Add/Drop Days (100% Refund) July 4, 2012 HOLIDAY – Liberation Day
6 Northern Marianas College July 9, 2012 Last Day for 80% Refund July 11, 2012 Last Day for 40% Refund July 13, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) August 9, 2012 Last Day of Instruction August 10, 2012 Final Exams August 13, 2012 Grades Due
FALL 2012 SEMESTER CALENDAR
August 6, 2012 Faculty Return for Fall 2012 Semester August 10, 2012 Early Registration for SOE Seniors & Spring 2013 Graduation Candidates ONLY August 13-17, 201 2 Fall Regular Registration August 17, 2012 Student Orientation August 18, 2012 Late Registration August 20, 2012 First day of Fall Classes August 20, 2012 Petition for Graduation Begins for Spring 2013
August 20, 2012 Student Orientation August 20-24, 2012 Add/Drop Week (100% Refund) August 20-24, 2012 “Welcome Week” August 31, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund September 3, 2012 HOLIDAY-Labor Day September 7, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund October 5, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from course(s) October 8, 2012 HOLIDAY-Commonwealth Cultural Day November 5, 2012 HOLIDAY-Citizenship Day November 12, 2012 HOLIDAY-Veterans’ Day November 22, 2012 HOLIDAY-Thanksgiving Day December 7, 2012 HOLIDAY-Constitution Day December 8, 2012 Last Day of Instruction December 10-15, 2012 Final Exam Week December 17, 2012 GRADES DUE
Northern Marianas College 7 COLLEGE PROFILE In June 1985 the college received its initial accreditation from the Accrediting A BRIEF HISTORY OF NMC Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Northern Marianas College was established (WASC). The accreditation was reaffirmed in May 1981 when Governor Carlos S. in 1990, 1996, 2001, and 2009. In March Camacho created the College as an official 2001, the Accrediting Commission for governmental entity through Executive Senior Colleges and Universities of WASC Order #25. The Executive Order established granted NMC initial accreditation for the College as one of the divisions within offering a Bachelor of Science degree in the Commonwealth Department of Elementary Education. This marked the first Education. By mid-summer of 1981 the time in history of WASC that a two-year College was offering training programs for community college offered a four-year government employees and teachers of the degree. public school system. Since its beginning, NMC has focused on In January 1983 Public Law 3-43 meeting the higher education and vocational established NMC as a public, nonprofit training needs of the CNMI. From the times corporation having the Board of Education of its first program in teacher education, as its governing board. In March of 1985 the NMC has developed a comprehensive set of passage of CNMI Public Law 4-34 made academic programs and services to meet the NMC a public corporation under the general social, cultural, occupational and economic governance of its own Board of Regents, development needs of its island and granted it autonomy in both fiscal and communities. Today, students are enrolled personnel matters. This law stipulated the in various educational programs of study mission of the college and designated NMC leading to Certificates of Completion, to serve as the land-grant college for the Associate Degrees, and the Bachelor of Commonwealth. Science in Elementary Education. In addition, there are hundreds of students In 1985 the Second Constitutional enrolled in credit and non-credit, continuing Convention in the CNMI adopted a series of adult education courses. proposed amendments to the CNMI Constitution. Among them was Amendment Throughout the years, more than 20,000 38 concerning education in the people have enrolled in regular NMC degree Commonwealth. Article 15, Section 2 of that and certificate courses, over 3000 persons proposed amendment provided for the have been awarded certificates and/or establishment of Northern Marianas degrees in programs offered or coordinated College, and stipulated that the College's by NMC; and more than 12,000 individuals Board of Regents should have autonomy in have been served in our community through conducting its affairs. This amendment such programs as the Adult Basic Education, restated the mission of the college and Continuing Education, and the Cooperative, guaranteed annual funding. Amendment 38, Research, Extension, and Education Service. among others, was adopted by the people of the Commonwealth in the general election held in November 1985.
8 Northern Marianas College MISSION Administration Dr. Sharon Hart, President As stated in the CNMI Constitution, "The mission of Northern Marianas College shall be to provide the best quality and ACCREDITATION meaningful postsecondary and adult educational opportunities for the purpose of In June 1985, NMC received its initial improving the quality of life for the accreditation from the Accrediting individual and for the Commonwealth as a Commission for Community and Junior whole. The College shall be responsible for Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western providing education in the areas of adult and Association of Schools and Colleges continuing education, postsecondary and (WASC). This accreditation was adult vocational education and professional reaffirmed in 1990, 1996, and again in development for the people of the Commonwealth.” 2001. In 2001, NMC was given initial accreditation by the Accrediting ADMINISTRATIVE Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (ACSCU), a rare distinction ORGANIZATION among U.S. community colleges. This accreditation allows the College to offer NMC is governed by a seven-member Board its Bachelor of Science degree in of Regents appointed by the Governor to Elementary Education. four-year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Board of Regents sets policy for the College and appoints the In February 2008, the Northern Marianas President who is responsible for the College was placed on “Show Cause” operation and general administration of the status by the ACCJC. Since then, the College. students, staff, and faculty mobilized all efforts and resources to ensure that the Board of Regents Members College met accreditation standards and Juan T. Lizama, Chair achieved accreditation reaffirmation by Elaine Hocog Orilla, Vice-Chair the specified deadline. In the meantime, Frank M. Rabauliman, Treasurer the College remained accredited Andrew L. Orsini, Member throughout the Show Cause period. Maria (Malua) T. Peter, Member William S. Torres, Member In June 2009, Northern Marianas Honorary Members College’s accreditation was REAFFIRMED! The decision to Vacant reaffirm the College’s accreditation was Honorary Student Regent made during the June 2009 meeting of the Accrediting Commission for Dr. John Griffin, Community and Junior Colleges Honorary Faculty Regent (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Dawn Crystal-Revilla, Honorary Staff Regent
Northern Marianas College 9 BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM The College was granted accreditation by the Senior Commission of the The School of Education (SOE) provides Western Association of Schools and a Teacher Preparation Program. The Colleges (WASC) in spring 2001. About School is dedicated to enhancing the 179 students have completed their quality of education in the CNMI by Baccalaureate of Science degree in providing the Baccalaureate of Science Education since its inception. degree in Education. In addition, the SOE offers a concentration in the areas of Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Rehabilitation and Human Services.
10 Northern Marianas College DIRECTORY
Office of the Dean of Academic Office of the Dean of Student Programs and Services (Building Services (Building P) 234-3690 P) 234-3690 extension 1004 extension 1007
School of Education (Building T) Office of Admissions and Records 234-3690 extension 2231 (Building N) 234-3690 extension 1524 English Lab (Building M) 234- 3690 extension 2016 Counseling Programs & Services (Building I) 234-3690 extension 1345 Nursing Department (Bldg C) 234-3690 extension 1612 Financial Aid Office (Building N) Business Department (Bldg V) 234-3690 extension 1527 234-3690 extension 1811
Bookstore (Building E) 234-3690 Gym 234-3690 extension 2500 extension 1300
Language & Literature Dept. Library Programs & Services (Bldg M) 234-3690 extension 2007 (Bldg O) 234-3690 extension 1123
Sciences & Mathematics Dept. Student Activities & Leadership (Bldg K) 234-3690 extension 1212 (Bldg J) 234-3690 extension 1251
Social Sciences & Fine Arts Dept. Associated Students of NMC (Bldg K) 234-3690 extension 1231 (Bldg J) 234-3690 extension 1252
Computer Lab (Building W) 234- Career Services & Placement 3690 extension 2351 (Bldg I) 234-3690 extension 1349
NMC Breakpoint Café 234-2722
Northern Marianas College 11 GETTING STARTED AT THE NORTHERN COURSE AVAILABILITY MARIANAS COLLEGE At present the full range of academic courses offered by the College is available (NMC) only on Saipan. Classes are offered at the As Terlaje campus Monday through Saturday during daytime hours and in the evenings. Also on the Saipan campus, NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST personal interest and self-improvement classes are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays through the College’s Community 1. Keep this book handy from now Programs and Services division. until you graduate. On Tinian and Rota, the College provides 2. Make an academic plan Adult Basic Education, Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound programs, and 3. Take placement tests selected courses coordinated by the Community Development Institute. Some 4. After you've seen your advisor, of the courses and educational workshops register for classes are made available to the sites via video teleconference. The College’s agricultural 5. Get your student ID card at the researchers also conduct experiments in crop production and offer advice and assistance Career Center to local farmers on both Tinian and Rota. NMC’s Expanded Food and Nutrition 6. Talk to faculty Education Program and the Home Economics Program also provide services 7. Talk to current students on these two neighboring islands.
8. Make sure your financial aid documents are processed STRATEGIES FOR 9. Take some time to explore the CHOOSING COURSES campus Choosing a major: 10. Take care of your transportation needs Students should declare a program of study (or major) when admitted to the 11. Visit the NMC Bookstore College. Students may declare a major on the admissions application form and 12. Take a Library Tour change or add a major by simply filling out a Change of Program, Major and/or 13. Visit the Student Center Advisor Form available at the Office of Admissions and Records. Students may
12 Northern Marianas College declare multiple majors and receive check the times of each of your advising from more than one academic classes in the time schedule to advisor. However, students must make sure that they do not prioritize and designate each major as conflict. What times of the day primary, secondary, etc. The academic you are most productive? Would advisor for your primary major will be you prefer morning, afternoon, or your advisor of record with the Office of evening classes? Admissions and Records. x Work: Keep in mind that work will affect how many credits you CONSIDER YOUR INTENDED can carry. MAJOR: x Number of credits: Do you have a manageable number of credits? 1. If you have a major identified: 12-18 credits is full-time, and a Investigate the requirements to typical load is 15, but consider determine the basic required the workload of each class and sequences. determine what is the right load for you based on your other 2. If you have interest in several commitments. majors: identify the majors with the most extensive requirements. Take one or two of these courses each semester. Take an introductory course to explore one of the other ADMISSIONS majors of interest. INFORMATION
3. If you have no idea what to major Northern Marianas College has an “open in: Explore your interests by taking a admission” policy for resident students. It course or two in possible majors of ensures that all persons who can benefit interest or take the Kuder Interest from postsecondary education have the Survey at the Career Service Center opportunity to enroll in programs offered by in Building I before choosing a NMC. major. A student at NMC is one enrolled in a program for the purpose of earning a certificate or degree. Students with a high Other things to consider: school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate are eligible x Work on general requirement for acceptance into most certificate and courses degree programs at the College. Students x Balance your load: Don’t take wishing to enter the nursing, education, and more than two courses that are some other specialized degree programs hard for you. should be aware that these programs have certain additional entry requirements that x Ask your friends for suggestion must be fulfilled before the person can be of courses and instructors they accepted as a regular student in these enjoyed. programs. x Times: Before you register, if you have not already done so,
Northern Marianas College 13 Upon admission to the College each are strictly diagnostic, and are used to help applicant is assigned a student identification advisors place students in appropriate number. This number is permanent and is courses. used as an identifying account number throughout attendance at the College and is There is a $25 fee for the English used to verify various student transactions. Placement Test and a $25 fee for the
Students may declare a major on the Math Placement Test that must be paid admissions application form and change or in advance at NMC’s Finance Office add a major by simply filling out a Change (M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). Students of Program, Major and/or Advisor form available at the Office of Admissions and will not be admitted to the testing room Records. Students may declare multiple without proof of payment. (Note: Only majors and receive advising from more than the English Placement $25 fee is one academic advisor. However, students applicable to the NMC application fee must prioritize and designate each major as for all students.) primary, secondary, etc. The academic advisor for your primary major will be your advisor of record with the Office of REGISTRATION Admissions and Records. INFORMATION
Registration Periods and Procedures are PLACEMENT TESTING subject to change. Historically, the registration period is scheduled the week Certificates and degree seeking students are prior to the first day of classes. Current required to take the English and the Math information is available in the NMC Catalog Placement Test before registering. Since and/or Schedule of Courses, or may be most NMC courses require a minimum obtained by contacting the Office of English Placement Level and some Admissions and Records. minimum Math Placement Level, students will not be allowed to register for classes NMC reserves the right to cancel a course without placement scores. Exception: New that does not meet the minimum enrollment students who choose not to take the established by the College. To be eligible placement tests may register for EN 070, EN for a refund of tuition for a canceled course, 071, and MA 088 only. the student must officially drop the course by submitting a Course Change Form. Former NMC students who are returning after an absence of a year or more, and who had not reached the EN 101 and/or MA 132 Enrollment Classification levels during their previous enrollment, are 1. Regular students are those admitted strongly encouraged to retake the placement to a degree/certificate program of tests in the event that their skill levels have study. improved. In any case, their best placement 2. Returning/former students are those scores will be used. who have not registered for two or more consecutive semesters. The placement tests are given before each 3. Special students are students who term (call the College for dates and times) are not high school graduates but and are given on a seat-available basis. who are enrolled in special NMC Reservations are not required. There is no programs (Upward Bound, Early “passing level” on the placement tests; they Admissions, and others).
14 Northern Marianas College 1. Obtain a Course Change - Add Course Schedule Changes Form from your advisor or from the Add/Drop/Withdraw: Students may add and Office of Admissions and Records drop courses through the first week of (Bldg. N, Room 3). instruction (Add/Drop period). A nominal 2. Have your advisor initial in the fee is charged for adding and dropping appropriate box next to the courses courses for reasons other than cancellation being added. and/or other administrative reason/s. 3. Obtain the instructor’s signature for the specific courses as required. Students may add courses to their original 4. Proceed to the Office of Admissions registration during the first week of and Records (Bldg. N, Room 3) to instruction, provided there is space have your Course Change Add available. Instructor approval is specifically Form processed and to receive a required only for certain restricted courses. copy of your new class schedule. A listing of restricted courses may be 5. Review your class schedule. obtained from the Office of Admissions and 6. Proceed to the Financial Aid Office Records. Students may also contact the (Bldg. N, Room 2) for financial aid relevant department for more information on award adjustment, if applicable. the restrictions. 7. Proceed to the NMC Finance Office (Bldg. N, Room 4) for payment. Students may drop courses without approval during the first week of instruction. No Late Registration Late registration dates course dropped during this Add/Drop period will be published in the semester Schedule will appear on the student’s permanent of Courses and Academic Calendar section academic record. Courses officially dropped of the General Catalog. No new after the Add/Drop period and before the registrations of courses will be allowed after end of the Withdrawal period will appear on the last day of late registration. Adding of the student’s permanent academic record new courses to existing list of registered for with a “W”. Should a student not attend any courses will be allowed up until the last day class sessions for a course, or attend only of the 2nd week of instruction and only upon during the Add/Drop period (first week of approval of the instructor of each course. instruction) and never thereafter, and not officially withdraw from the course, a “UW” WITHRAWAL POLICY (Unofficial Withdrawal) will be entered on the student’s permanent academic record. Otherwise, failure to withdraw officially Complete Withdrawal Students who wish from a course will result in a grade of “F” to withdraw completely from the College being entered on the student’s permanent must do so by the deadline for dropping a academic record if the course is 100-level or class. higher, and “TF” (technical failure) for non- degree unit (NDU) courses. A specific complete withdraw deadline is announced in each term’s Schedule of Specific add/drop deadlines are announced Courses. A student who chooses and in each term’s Schedule of Courses. initiates to withdraw from courses prior to Deadlines for module courses and intensive the complete withdraw deadline will receive courses may be published in other a “W” in place of a grade for enrolled announcements from Community Programs courses. Students must complete the and Services. Students must complete the following procedures when initiating a following procedures when adding or complete withdrawal from the College: dropping a course:
Northern Marianas College 15 1. Obtain a Complete Withdrawal financial aid, nor will they be Form from your advisor or from the required to repay such aid awarded Office of Admissions and Records in the term of withdrawal. (Bldg. N, Room 3). 2. Proceed to the Counseling Programs For approval of complete withdrawal from and Services office (Bldg. I) for an courses under these circumstances, the informational interview. student must obtain, complete, sign, and 3. Proceed to the Office of Admissions submit a Complete Withdrawal Form to and Records (Bldg. N, Room 3) to NMC’s Office of Admissions and Records, have your Complete Withdrawal along with a copy of his/her military Form processed. confirmation of return to active duty status. 4. Proceed to the Financial Aid Office (Bldg. N, Room 2) for financial aid Students who are withdrawing from courses award adjustment, if applicable. for medical or military reason, and who are 5. Proceed to the NMC Finance Office receiving CNMI Government financial (Bldg. N, Room 4) for financial assistance, should contact the CNMI adjustment and final processing. Scholarship Office and/or the Saipan Higher Education Financial Assistance Office Medical Withdrawal When a student is regarding their scholarship and enrollment unable to continue enrollment in a course status. due to illness, injury, or mental health reasons, after the withdrawal deadline, the TIPS FOR SUCCESS student should request approval for a medical withdrawal. The Request for 1. Look for a variety of classes. Medical Withdrawal form must be signed by the student’s doctor and approved by the 2. Register for the appropriate level of student’s advisor and the Dean of Student courses. Services. The student will receive a “W” for the course. A special fee is charged for this 3. Anticipate time commitment withdrawal. 4. Attend class Active Military Duty Withdrawal NMC students serving in the U.S. Armed Forces 5. Meet deadlines may be called to active duty status at any time. Such students will be allowed to 6. Seek tutoring withdraw completely from courses without academic repercussion at any time during 7. Use the College Resources the relevant term. The NMC Board of Regents refund policy (see below) remains 8. Track your academic progress. applicable to these students.
Students called to active military duty and who are withdrawing from courses for that reason are assured of the following: CHANGE OF PROGRAM OR 1. A “W” will appear on their academic transcripts for course (s) ADVISOR from which they have officially withdrawn and; All students enrolled at the College may 2. Students receiving federal financial request to change his/her program, major, assistance will not be placed on and advisor at any time during a regular probationary status for federal semester. Requests forms are available at
16 Northern Marianas College the Office of Admissions and Records. International Students require the Registrar’s approval to change of programs.
CHANGE OF PERSONAL DATA
Any change of personal data such as name, address, telephone number, and citizenship must be reported to the Registrar. Some restrictions apply to foreign students attending with visa.
Northern Marianas College 17 TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees at NMC are subject to change by the Board of Regents. They are payable at the time of registration unless the NMC Finance Office approves a Deferred Payment contract, or a student is receiving financial assistance. Students will not be admitted to classes or laboratories until their tuition and fees have been paid.
Resident Tuition Requirements To qualify for resident tuition, a student born outside the CNMI must meet one of the residency criteria as detailed under the Residency Classification section of the Catalog.
Tuition Resident Non-Resident Per credit hour For all credits taken $95.00 $190.00
Administrative Fees Admissions Application Fee $25.00 $50.00 Re-admission Application Fee $25.00 (See Note 4) $50.00 (See Note 4) Registration Fee $20.00 $20.00 Late Registration Fee $25.00 $25.00
Course Change Fee: (add/drop/withdrawal) $5.00 $5.00 Record Certification Fee $5.00 $5.00 Transcript Request Fee $5.00 (See Note 3) $5.000 (See Note 3) Emergency Transcript Request Fee $20.00 $20.00 Credit-by-Exam Application Fee $20 + Full tuition & Fees $20 + Full tuition & Fees Auditing Application Fee $20 + Full tuition & Fees $20 + Full tuition & Fees Independent Self Study Fee $20 + Full tuition & Fees $20 + Full tuition & Fees Application to Graduate Fee $75.00 (See Note 1) $75.00 (See Note 1) Application to Graduate (2nd) Fee $40.00 (See Note 1) $40.00 (See Note 1) English Placement Fee $25.00 (See Note 2) $25.00 (See Note 2) Math Placement Fee $25.00 $25.00 Diploma Re-order Fee $30.00 $30.00 Student ID Card Fee $5.00 $5.00 Copy of Education Record(s) Fee $1.00 $1.00
Course Fees Nursing NU 105, NU 107, NU 203, NU 207, NU 212 $300 (See Note 5)
School of Education (SOE) Upper level Courses ED 321, ED 435, ED 471, ED 492 $300 (See Note 5)
**Flat Fee For All Students
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Equal to or less than 5 credits $ 75 Equal to or less than 11 credits $150 Equal to or greater than 12 credits $250
**The Flat Fee includes technology access, all lab fees, and all instructional material fees. The Flat Fee does not include the non-refundable application/English Placement Test fee. The following additional fees are applicable to specific courses:
Physical Education (PE)
Golf $100 SCUBA $100 Windsurfing $100
NOTICE: ALL FEES ARE NORMALLY NONREFUNDABLE.
All Math courses except MA 088 require a graphing calculator. Models TI-83, TI-89, or TI-92 are recommended.
Note 1. When applying to graduate, a student will be charged $75.00 for the first degree or certificate and $40.00 for each additional certificate for each commencement exercise. Note 2. The Admissions Application Fee is waived when the English Placement fee has been paid. Student must show a receipt. This fee is valid for one year from date of receipt for all students. Note 3. The charge for a Transcript is $5.00. When more than one is requested at the same time, the charge for each additional transcript is $2.00. Note 4. When a student does not take a course at NMC for one year, a Re-admission Fee will be assessed. Note 5. These are fees for Nursing and School of Education (SOE) upper level courses. These fees were effective beginning in the 2006 Summer Session.
Financial Obligations to the College Students who have not satisfactorily met their financial obligations (tuition, fees, library fines, laboratory breakage charges, consolidated fees, loans pat due, etc.) will be denied transcripts, diplomas, and future registration privileges until the financial obligation has been met.
NOTE: Tuition and fees are subject to change, but any change will be published prior to the registration period of each term.
Northern Marianas College 19 REFUND POLICIES 3. 40% of tuition and refundable fees are refunded according to the schedule below. Regular Semester If a student withdraws from NMC before the zero percent refund 4. No partial tuition or refundable fees are date or changes from full-time to part-time refunded if withdrawal takes place on or status, tuition, the consolidated fee, and after the first day of instruction for a one- other refundable fees are refunded as week course. follows:
1. 100% of tuition and refundable fees are Revisit this section regarding refunds. refunded if complete withdrawal or change from full-time to part-time status is made on Course 80% 40% Length Refund Refund the first day of instruction of each course. 1 week no refund no refund 2 week 1st day 2nd day 2. 80% of tuition and refundable fees are st nd rd 3 week 1 -2 day 3 day refunded if complete withdrawal or change st nd rd th 4 week 1 -2 day 3 -4 day from full-time to part-time status is made st rd th th 5 week 1 -3 day 4 -5 day within two weeks after instruction begins. st rd th th 6 week 1 -3 day 4 -6 day 7 week 1st-4th day 5th-7th day 3. 40% of tuition and refundable fees are st th th th 8 week 1 -4 day 5 -8 day refunded if complete withdrawal or change st th th th 9 + weeks 1 -5 day 6 -9 day from full-time to part-time status is made during the third or forth week after instruction begins.
4. No part of tuition or refundable fees is refunded if complete withdrawal or change from full-time to part-time status is made after the 40% period.
5. Before any refund can be made, students must submit to the Finance Office a copy of the drop or withdrawal form complete with all required signatures.
Summer Session and Short-Term Courses NMC charges tuition and fees for courses taken during the summer session, and for short-term courses offered throughout the year. Under the circumstances listed below, these payments may be refunded:
1. 100% of tuition and refundable fees are refunded if complete withdrawal or change from full-time to part-time status is made on the first day of instruction.
2. 80% of tuition and refundable fees are refunded according to the schedule below.
20 Northern Marianas College Spring Commencement Exercises is the last workday of the previous December. The GRADUATION deadline to petition to graduate and to participate in the Fall Commencement REQUIREMENTS Exercises, if any, is the last workday of the previous May. In addition to completing the General Education requirements, all students seeking Graduation Clearance Candidates must an associate degree must meet the obtain clearances from the Library, graduation requirements specific to their Bookstore, and Finance Office relative to degree program. Credit hours and course the status of their accounts during the term requirements vary among the degree and when all the academic requirements for certificate programs offered by NMC. certificates and degrees are to be completed. Degree programs include course work in the following areas: core course requirements, Graduation Honors and Awards Honors General Education requirements, program are awarded to graduating students in a requirements, and electives. See department degree program with cumulative GPAs as offerings for specific credit and course follows: requirements. x Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.74 cumulative Minimum Grade Point Average A grade-point average minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required in order to be considered for graduation. x Magna Cum Laude 3.75 - 3.95 Courses below the 100 level will not meet cumulative grade-point average graduation requirements. Nonpayment of financial obligations may cause diplomas x Summa Cum Laude 3.96 - 4.00 and/or certificates to be withheld. cumulative grade-point average
Required Core Courses A student’s GPA at NMC will, at any point Degree candidates must complete the in time, be based solely on courses taken at following core courses with a “C” grade or NMC. The graduating student in a degree better: program with the highest cumulative GPA 1. English Composition (EN 101) will receive an Academic Achievement 2. Mathematics (MA 132 or higher) Award. 3. Fundamentals of Speech Communication (CO 210) Student Leadership Award The Student 4. Health (HE 150 or higher) Leadership Award is given to a graduating 5. Current Issues in the CNMI (SO student in a degree program who has 297) demonstrated leadership on campus and has manifested the potential to become a leader Minimum Residency Requirement in the local community and in the CNMI. Associate degree or certificate candidates To be eligible for the Student Leadership must complete at least the final 12 semester Award, a student must have earned at NMC hours of credit at NMC. This residency at least half the total number of credit hours requirement may be waived with cause. required for graduation.
Filing Petitions for Graduation Candidates Graduating students submit the names of for certificates or degrees must file a proposed candidates for the Student Petition to Graduate with the Office of Leadership Award. A committee chaired by Admissions and Records. The deadline to petition to graduate and to participate in the
Northern Marianas College 21 the Dean of Student Services selects the recipient of the Student Leadership Award. 4. Meet the resident course load requirement of at least the final 12 semester hours of Commencement Exercises After applying credit completed at NMC; and and being accepted as candidates for graduation, it is expected that students will 5. Successfully complete a specified attend the Commencement Exercises. minimum number of elective credits Should candidates be unable to participate in selected in consultation with an academic the Commencement Exercises for reasons advisor. beyond their control, they may indicate on the Petition to Graduate Form their request The Associate in Science Degree is to receive their certificates or diplomas in designed to provide a balanced educational absentia. foundation in academic areas with additional emphasis in scientific fields, and to prepare Please note that after application and students for transfer to a four-year college or acceptance as a candidate for graduation, the university. The College currently offers the notation of certificate or degree will appear Associate in Science degree in Nursing and on the transcript for that term when all in Natural Resources Management. requirements have been met.
Diplomas, however, are distributed only at Candidates for the Associate in Science the time of the Commencement Exercises. degree must: Only those candidates who have completed all applicable requirements are permitted to 1. Meet all general graduation requirements; participate in the Commencement Exercises.
2. Successfully complete all core courses; DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 3. Successfully complete the General Education course requirements of their The Associate in Arts degree is designed to specific program; provide a balanced educational foundation in academic areas, and to prepare students 4. Meet the resident course load requirement for transfer to a four-year college or of at least the final 12 semester hours of university. The College currently offers the credit completed at NMC; and Associate in Arts degrees in Liberal Arts and Business. 5. Meet all other requirements of their specific program. Candidates for the Associate in Arts degree must: The Associate in Applied Science Degree requires concentrated course work in an 1. Meet all general graduation requirements; occupational field. The College currently offers the Associate in Applied Science 2. Successfully complete all core courses; degree in three program fields and three subfields: Business Administration 3. Meet General Education requirements by (Accounting, Business Management, and successfully completing at least 24 credits of Computer Applications), Criminal Justice, course work in the fine arts, humanities, and Hospitality Management. biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and physical education, as specified by the program;
22 Northern Marianas College Candidates for the Associate in Applied A semester in which a student earns course Science degree in any of the above programs credit will be counted toward continuous must: enrollment. Non-credit courses, audited courses, failed courses, or courses from 1. Meet all general graduation requirements; which the student withdraws do not count toward the determination of continuous 2. Successfully complete the core course and enrollment for catalog purposes. General Education course requirements of their specific program; Students who do not enroll for two consecutive semesters are no longer 3. Complete a program of approved course considered continuously enrolled, and must work in the relevant field of applied science; meet the requirements in the catalog in effect at the time they returned or in any 4. Meet the resident course load requirement single catalog in effect during subsequent of at least the final 12 semester hours of terms of continuous enrollment thereafter. credit completed at NMC. To meet the requirements of continuous See Bachelor of Science in Elementary enrollment, students are not obligated to Education Degree for further information. enroll and earn course credit during summer terms, but summer enrollment may be used Certificate Requirements Some programs to maintain continuous enrollment status. award certificates of Completion, Students admitted or who return after an Achievement, and/or Endorsement to absence during a summer term must follow students who completed a prescribed course the requirements in the catalog in effect in of study in an occupational field, and the following semester or in any single maintained a grade point average (GPA) of catalog in effect during the subsequent terms at least 2.0. of continuous enrollment.
Students seeking a Certificate of Completion, Achievement, or Endorsement must: 10 THINGS TO DO Successfully complete the required course BETWEEN CLASSES work; Meet the resident course load requirement of 1. Drop by the library to pick up or at least the final 12 semester hours of credit return a book. completed at NMC; and 2. Review your notes for your next class File the appropriate Petition to Graduate 3. Grab a cup of coffee. form with the Office of Admissions and 4. Browse in the NMC Bookstore Records no later than the announced 5. Chat with friends you meet along the deadline date prior to Commencement. way 6. Relax with some deep breathing Determining Applicable Catalog Students exercises maintaining continuous enrollment at 7. Read a book for pleasure Northern Marianas College may graduate 8. Explore the campus according to the requirements in the catalog 9. Start your to-do-list for tomorrow in effect at the time of initial enrollment or 10. Think about your future -go for it. according to the requirements in any single catalog in effect during subsequent terms of continuous enrollment.
Northern Marianas College 23 Federal Supplemental Educational FINANCIAL AID Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a INFORMATION federally funded program that provides grants to undergraduates who demonstrate exceptional financial need. This aid is intended to supplement the Pell Grant. The Financial Aid Office at NMC assists Awards are made on a limited basis to those students who can benefit from higher students with exceptional financial need. education but who may have difficulty attending NMC without financial help. All Federal College Work Study (FCWS) is a financial aid is administered in accordance program designed for students enrolled at with Federal and State policies and least half-time and who demonstrate procedures. It is our belief that the family financial need. Your total award depends on has the primary responsibility for assisting your cost of attendance, your level of need, the student in meeting their educational and the funding level of the school. Job costs, and financial assistance is available to placement is done through the Financial Aid fill the gap between the family and/or Office under the auspices of the Division of student’s contribution and the student’s Student Services. costs of education. U.S. Army Reserve Tuition Assistance Several types of financial aid are available Numerous branches of the U.S. Armed to NMC students including grants, Forces provide financial assistance to their scholarships, and campus-based programs personnel and their dependents, as well as to such as the Federal College Work Study Reservists. One of these programs is the Program. For information and assistance on U.S. Army Reserve Tuition Assistance how to apply for financial aid, visit the which pays up to 100% of the tuition and fee Financial Aid Office in Building N, Room 2. costs for an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. It also applies to vocational or technical certificate programs FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID from an accredited educational institution. Not all military services provide the same The following are types of financial aid benefits though. You must contact your from the United States Federal Government Branch Educational Officer for more that are available to eligible NMC students. information.
Federal Pell Grant is a federally funded Veterans Educational Assistance Benefits program providing $976 – $5,350 (2009- Program (i.e. GI Bill) The college is 2010 award year) to students with financial approved for veterans’ benefits. A wide need and is the first source of assistance to range of educational benefits is available to the students. Generally, Pell Grant awards those who have served in the U.S. military, are given to undergraduate students pursuing and some of these benefits may be extended an associate or bachelor’s degree. The to their dependents. Counseling regarding amount of money you are awarded will eligibility is available either at the Financial depend on your Expected Family Aid Office or at the Veteran’s Contribution (EFC), cost of attendance, Administration Office on Saipan. Veterans whether you are a full-time or part-time must comply with established Office of student and whether you attend school for a Admissions and Records and Financial Aid full academic year or less. Office policies in order to receive benefits, and must meet established standards of academic progress. The Financial Aid
24 Northern Marianas College Office has information about the application Micronesian Region of Different Island forms for specific benefits available to State’s Scholarship There are state veterans and their dependents. scholarships available or offered through each of the various government entities of College Access Challenge Project (CACP) the Freely Associated States of Micronesia, Scholarship The CNMI CACP is a need- Republic of Belau, and Republic of the based financial award to low-income high Marshall Islands. However, the Financial school juniors, seniors and first-year college Aid Office does not process these aids. students who have been accepted into the Interested students from these areas may CACP Program. The purpose of the CACP pick up an application at the Financial Aid Scholarship is to assist recipients with the Office, but must mail their applications costs associated with college enrollment. directly to the address indicated on the form.
NMC BOARD OF REGENTS OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP The NMC Board of Regents Scholarship is In addition to the Pell Grant, the Financial awarded to students to (1) promote higher Aid Office announces scholarships that education by providing financial assistance various governments (such as the CNMI), for college students in their pursuit of organizations, countries, and schools send to professional careers; (2) to help alleviate the our office. To inquire about the most recent critical current and future shortage of skilled scholarship announcements, please call the and trained workforce for the CNMI; (3) to FAO at 234-5498 ext. 1525/1526 or visit our provide current public and private sector office in Bldg. N, Room 2. Scholarship employees with opportunities to improve announcements are posted in front of FAO their knowledge and skills, and enhance as well as around campus, announced in the their career and professional development. PROA (NMC newsletter), posted on the Interested students may pick up an NMC website, and/or announced via email application at the Financial Aid Office. to NMC faculty, staff, and students. NMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CNMI Scholarship is a local financial The NMC Foundation Scholarship is assistance made available to eligible awarded to students to (1) promote higher students. For more information and to education by providing financial assistance apply, contact the CNMI Scholarship Office for college students in their pursuit of at telephone (670) 664-4750/1, or you may professional careers; (2) to help alleviate the visit their website at critical current and future shortage of skilled www.cnmischolarshipoffice.com. and trained workforce for the CNMI; (3) to provide current public and private sector Saipan Higher Education Financial employees with opportunities to improve Assistance (SHEFA) Scholarship is a their knowledge and skills, and enhance local financial assistance offered by the their career and professional development. Municipality of Saipan, Office of the Mayor. Interested students may pick up an This assistance is available to qualified application at the Financial Aid Office. residents of Saipan (inclusive of the Northern Islands) through a supplementary TAN SIU LIN SCHOLARSHIP financial assistance, upon availability of The Tan Siu Lin Scholarship is awarded to funds. For more information and to apply, students to (1) promote higher education by contact the SHEFA office at (670) 233- providing financial assistance for college 5995, or you may visit their website at students in their pursuit of professional www.saipanshefa.com. careers; (2) to help alleviate the critical
Northern Marianas College 25 current and future shortage of skilled and AWARDS trained workforce for the CNMI; (3) to provide current public and private sector Completed applications are generally employees with opportunities to improve processed within a three-month time period. their knowledge and skills, and enhance Students who are eligible for financial aid their career and professional development. will be notified by mail of the type and Interested students may pick up an amount of the awards as soon as possible application at the Financial Aid Office. after the College has received its federal allocations of financial aid funds. Normally BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR financial aid checks are disbursed once per SCHOLARSHIP semester. The Pell Grant is awarded twice The Businesswoman of the Year during each school year (fall and Spring). Scholarship is intended to promote higher There are no awards for Summer Sessions. education by providing financial assistance Please contact or visit the Financial Aid for college students in their pursuit of Office for more information. professional careers. “The Businesswoman of the Year Scholarship Program” will SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC award scholarships to deserving full-time or part-time University of Guam (UOG), Guam PROGRESS (SAP) Community College (GCC), and Northern Marianas College (NMC) students each Students receiving financial aid are required semester applied for and registered. The to maintain satisfactory academic progress scholarships will be awarded based on merit, in their course of study. Academic progress eligibility, the written essay, and financial is defined using both a qualitative and need. Interested students may pick up an quantitative measure. The qualitative application at the Financial Aid Office. academic progress is assessed by the grade point average achieved at NMC; the Government Employees Professional quantitative academic progress is measured Development Assistance Program through the number of semester units (GEPDAP) The GEPDAP program is satisfactorily completed. Financial aid geared to provide professional development progress standards are in addition to the for qualified government employees who college’s Academic Standards, which apply could receive up to 50% off of their tuition. to all students. All students applying for Fees, books, and supplies are not Federal financial assistance are subject to discounted. Program benefits are applicable SAP evaluation of their transcript regardless to regular NMC courses only. Benefits do if they received aid or not for a particular not apply to Community Programs courses, term(s). This is in accordance with Federal Outreach Programs, Specialized training, rules and regulations. Academic progress proposals, and Memorandum of for financial aid recipients is assessed Understanding/Agreements or other according to the Satisfactory Academic approved contracts. Qualified government Progress Policy Standard described below. employees are those who do not qualify for any grants or scholarships. Qualified 1. Maintain a term and cumulative Grade candidates must bring a copy of their Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a employment verification to show proof of 4.0 scale, and employment in the government. All candidates must be admitted to NMC in an 2. Complete at least 75% of the number of approved degree program. All payments credits taken each semester (Ws and must be made in accordance with Finance UWs will be counted against the Office policies. student).
26 Northern Marianas College Transfer credits from another institution will decision no later than 15 working days after be included in the calculation of your review of the documents submitted. cumulative GPA, which is used in determining your academic status for federal Students may appeal the Financial Aid aid at NMC. If you fail to earn the Office’s decision by submitting copies of minimum credit hours for the required term their appeal and the Financial Aid Office’s of enrollment, you will be given up to two decision to the Chief Financial and semesters to make up the deficit credit Administrative Officer and the Dean of hours. Student Services. Students may appeal their decision to the NMC Fairness Committee. (See Appeal Procedure Policy on page 74 of the College Catalog.) FINANCIAL AID PROBATION AND SUSPENSION Appeals may be made based on one or several of the following reasons: Students who fail to meet any of the above x A death in the immediate* family criteria for any one semester will be placed on financial aid probation. A student on x Serious injury or illness of the probation may continue to receive Federal student or a member of the aid during the probationary period, but must immediate* family. give evidence of satisfactory academic x Improvement sufficient to meet progress by the end of the probation period. required standards in hours and/or Two consecutive semesters of financial aid GPA while attending a subsequent probation will subject the student to semester at student’s own expense. suspension from financial aid and thus will x Special circumstances to be not be eligible for financial aid in reviewed on a case-by-case basis. subsequent semesters until they make up the (Students on Financial Aid deficient credits and/or term and/or Probation who have not attended cumulative GPA. college for at least one calendar year may appeal based on change of circumstances). APPEAL PROCESS
*Immediate family members are father, mother, Students who are denied aid due to lack of sister, brother, grandfather, grandmother, and “Satisfactory Academic Progress” or have child/children. not completed their degree objectives in the maximum time frame must petition to the A student whose appeal is granted will be Financial Aid Program Officer. The appeal reinstated on Financial Aid Probationary shall be in writing and must be submitted to status. the Financial Aid Office no later than 30 days from date posted on the denial notice A student on Financial Aid Suspension explaining in detail the specific reasons whose appeal is denied may attend NMC at which contributed to the lack of progress, his/her own expense. documentation to substantiate the student’s statement, and an outline of what steps the student plans to take to ensure academic progress if the student is reinstated. Students will be notified in writing of the
Northern Marianas College 27 issues, and actively participating in the College's governance meetings. ASNMC STUDENT LIFE officers are members of the College's internal governance bodies that shape the college’s views on student’s perspectives STUDENT GOVERNMENT and concerns. The organizations are the Board of Regents, College Council, Campus Location: Building J Recruitment Committee, Graduation Phone: 670.234.5498, ext. 1252 Committee, Charter Day Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, and Council of Associated Student of Northern Presidents. ASNMC is dedicated to one Marianas College (ASNMC) is the cause: maintaining and improving the official student body government of the quality of education and student life on Northern Marianas College. ASNMC is a campus. student-driven advocacy group founded on the principles of unity, leadership, and ASNMC was instrumental in student-related service that strives for student issues and functions during the fall of 2007 by concerns on campus. showcasing numerous student talents and cultural displays in the annual International ASNMC was chartered on September 12, Education Day celebration. ASNMC has 1986, pursuant to NMC Board Policy 5007 continuously worked in partnership with the Student Services and Governmental Affairs. Office of Student Activities and Leadership After one year of its charter, ASNMC then (OSAL) in developing a Student Affairs implemented the first student focus planning Committee that supported all ASNMC committee that ratified the ASNMC functions and sponsored events. This constitution to include the establishment of committee was the driving force behind the the first student internal clubs and requested 2008 Charter Day Celebration Planning the board to include a non-voting member to Committee. the board of regents. Currently the ASNMC student government has chartered over 30 clubs in the past with membership The Members of ASNMC will resume application for club organization increasing regularly bi-weekly meetings in the Student every fall semester. Center Conference Room in Building J with the exception of announced Mobile The ASNMC consists of a cooperative and Meetings. Meetings are open to the public. student-driven governance body that shapes the core of student leadership. Its executive For more information please contact the cabinet comprises four students who are ASNMC Staff 234-5498 ext. 1251/1253 or elected at large by the student body and email: [email protected]. serve a two-year term in office. The positions are the President/Student Regent, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and finally the collective governing body of club representatives that formed the STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND Interclub Council as the main advisory LEADERSHIP council to the executive cabinet. Campus Location: Building J Past successes for ASNMC include co- Phone: 670.234.5498, ext. 1251 chairing the 2006-2008 college Charter-Day, hosting numerous forums for CNMI-wide
28 Northern Marianas College The Office of Student Activities and GETTING INVOLVED Leadership (OSAL), in coordination with the ASNMC Student Government and various departments, faculty, and staff, Office of Student Activities and promotes student activities that enhance Leadership--Want to Get Involved? personal, cultural, social, recreational, and leadership skills. Students at NMC are The Office of Student Activities and highly encouraged to participate in student Leadership(OSAL) provides all inclusive activities to attain a well-rounded college programs, events, activities and services that education and to add to their overall college enhance the student experience, support experience. Some of the wide array of student organizations, encourage active student activities offered includes debates, citizenship, improve student life, promote sporting events and tournaments, musical social and cultural diversity, develop student and dance performances, and student leaders and generate community. workshops and seminars.
OSAL is dedicated to enriching the student learning experience by providing activities STUDENT CLUBS that develop leadership qualities, character, responsibility, positive work ethics, and Students may join or establish a wide variety teamwork. of clubs, organizations, and groups on campus. Club membership is an excellent Some of the various educational activities way to meet other students who share the initiated by OSAL and the Associated same interests. Students interested in Students of the Northern Marianas College forming a new club, or those who would like (ASNMC), and NMC faculty and staff information on existing clubs on campus, members include: should contact the ASNMC Student Government or the Office of Student x Welcome Week Activities and Leadership. x Monster Mash x International Education Week 2010-2011 Registered Student x Movie Days Organizations: x Involvement/Information Fairs Proa Music Society (PMS) x Debates Micronesian Club x Forums Student Achieving for Excellence (SAFE) x Sporting Events and Tournaments Environmental & Natural Resources x Musical Performances Organization (ENRO) x Student Workshops and Upward Bound Club Presentations Saipan Gospel Fellowship Chamorro Club If you are an active student who would like Nursing Club to join OSAL or our Student Activities and Phi Theta Kappa Planning Committee (SAPC) or would just like more general information about student activities and opportunities, please contact HONOR SOCIETY: PHI the OSAL office at (670) 234-5498 ext. THETA KAPPA 1253/2/1. Phi Theta Kappa, the national community/junior college honor society, recognizes student academic excellence and leadership potential and gives members the
Northern Marianas College 29 opportunity for involvement in leadership, financial support – which would travel, and campus and community service strengthen leadership and social skills. activities. An annual Honors Institute is held each June at university campuses NMC Nursing Club around the nation. The honors theme is reflected in programs developed by the The purpose of the NMC Nursing Club various chapters. Students must have a 3.5 grade-point average to be eligible for Phi is to organize activities and fundraisers Theta Kappa membership. for nursing and pre-nursing students to engage in for the benefit of the nursing Criminal Justice Student students, the community, and members Organization of the NMC family through health education and awareness, disease CJSO is committed to educating students prevention, and exposure and from all walks of life. They are also interaction. committed to inspiring students to achieve the highest standards of Registering your organization intellectual and personal development by providing student support and guidance All clubs must renew their application every to succeed within a caring, respectful, semester. Until a group is registered, it and multicultural environment. They are cannot operate on behalf of the Northern Marianas College or take advantage of any also committed to instill in each student privileges granted to registered NMC a desire to learn by taking appropriate student organizations. Applications may be risks, and accepting challenges central to picked up at the Office of Student Activities that commitment is the belief that and Leadership (OSAL) or the office of the learning is a continuous, expanding Associated Students of the Northern process that does not end when one Marianas College (ASNMC) student council graduates from high school or college, or office. To be officially registered as a group, attains a successful career, but a pursuit each organization must: of intellectual and personal growth.
Legendary Guild 1. Fill out the application form completely. 2. Submit a set of bylaws for their respective organizations. A sample outline is provided The Legendary Guild is a non-profit with the application. student organization with the purpose of 3. Provide a semester or yearly calendar of promoting NMC’s Academic Library events. and bringing together the students of 4. Elect club officers and have at least one NMC with the people of the CNMI. advisor.
Upward Bound Student Organization Once a club submits these requirements, their application will be reviewed by OSAL, The purpose of the Upward Bound ASNMC, as well as the Dean of Student Student Organization is to promote, Services. Upon approval, these clubs will receive a certificate of charter, and only then organize and recognize NMC/UBP’s shall the organizations be recognized as an affairs in a positive way providing official NMC student organization. moral, academic, leadership and
30 Northern Marianas College Registration Privileges 8. Consult early with the appropriate departments when large, unusual, or Student organizations officially recognized potentially risky activities are at NMC is entitled to the following planned. privileges: 9. Promote cultural diversity. 1. Use of NMC name and logos. 10. Promote development of student 2. Use college campus facilities. leadership and community service. 3. Banking services provided by the NMC Finance Office. 4. NMC website space. Group Misconduct 5. Access to publicizing events on NMC Campus. 6. Participation in NMC-wide events such In accordance with NMC student as Charter Day. organizations policy, a club is at risk for 7. Ability to hold fundraisers and other losing their charter if they engage in the student-related activities on campus. following misconduct. Alleged misconduct 8. A seat in the Interclub Council, the and violations of college policies and official headquarters for all student practices are forwarded to the Office of the organizations. Dean of Student Services for review. Such 9. Advise and consultation from OSAL, misconducts include: ASNMC, and many other college departments and programs. 1. Committing a criminal offense. 2. Violation of event policies, including campus disruption. Expectations for organizations: 3. Promotion of drugs, sex, violence, and other criminally offensive behaviors. As a chartered organization, student clubs 4. Financial mismanagement must meet the following expectations: 5. Use of NMC campus for non-club events. 6. Assault and other actions resulting 1. Abide by the policies set forth by injury to others. NMC. 2. Raise funds off-campus activities in PROA NEWSLETTER line with NMC policies and only with prior ASNMC or OSAL PROA news is the official newsletter of the approval. Northern Marianas College. The purpose of the newsletter is to provide timely and 3. Organize club activities only with relevant NMC news and information to prior ASNMC or OSAL approval. students, faculty, staff, and the community. 4. Be present for all meetings arranged It is published by the Office of Institutional by the Interclub Council (ICC). Advancement’s Marketing and Public Relations Office. It is distributed via email 5. Submit minutes and agendas for all to all students, NMC employees, and meetings held. members of the community on Mondays.
6. Provide a quarterly financial report To receive PROA news, please send an to the ICC Treasurer and/or after a email to [email protected] with your name fundraising event. and email address. 7. Register every semester with the OSAL and ASNMC office.
Northern Marianas College 31 STUDENT CENTER Student Responsibilities Regarding Use of Email The NMC Student Center is considered home to many NMC students. It’s the place Students are expected to access and read to meet old and new friends and take part in their email on a regular basis to stay current a game of billiards, darts, table tennis, chess, with College-related communication. checkers, or cards. You can also relax and Students have the responsibility to perform watch TV or DVD movies in surround routine maintenance of their email account sound in the theatre room, or surf the content to avoid exceeding maximum Internet in the computer room. The NMC storage limits. Students also have the Student Center is where most student responsibility to recognize that certain activities and events take place. Students communication may be time-critical. “I may reserve the Student Center for special didn’t check my email”, error in forwarding events by submitting a request to the Office mail, or email returned to the College with of Student Activities and Leadership. “Mailbox Full” or “User Unknown” are not acceptable excuses for missing official College communication via email. STUDENT EMAIL NMC Website
New Students will have to sign-up for an The NMC Website (www.nmcnet.edu) is email address during registration. If he or one of the most dynamic and relevant she was unable to obtain their student email sources of information for students, staff, address during the registration process, faculty and for community members. The student must visit the Computer Lab site is updated daily and contains the latest Supervisor's Office located in Building W to information about upcoming events, obtain one. New Students must present their program information, emergency registration forms to the Computer Lab announcements, campus activities, career Supervisor as proof of their enrollment opportunities, scholarship availability, and status. If you have any further questions, other important announcements. Visit the please feel free to contact the Computer Lab website to download application forms, Supervisor at extension 2351. scholarship documents, requests for transcripts, class schedules, and more. There Student Email for Official are also useful links to other sites including Correspondence with Students student email, the NMC Online portal, and helpful library and research resources. NMC Student Email serves as a tool for official college communication with NMC STUDENT DIRECTORY students. Official email communication serves both the academic and administrative INFORMATION needs of the college. The college has the right to expect that such communication will Student names and email addresses are be accessed and read in a timely fashion. designated as “Public” or “Directory” information and may be used in the NMC Student Email Directory. Students have the right to restrict disclosure of ANY or ALL of this information. A form for the purposes of restricting directory information is available to students from the Registrar’s Office. Northern Marianas College assumes the failure on the part of any student to
32 Northern Marianas College specifically request the withholding of beverages are available at the NMC Snack public information indicates individual Bar on the Saipan campus. approval for disclosure.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION HOUSING CARDS NMC does not provide student housing. NMC students are required to purchase and All available housing is located off-campus. carry an NMC identification card as proof of Students may inquire with the Dean of student enrollment. I.D. cards are issued to Student Services for a recommendation of new students during their registration period housing available on Saipan or in the for a one-time fee of $5. Students must pay vicinity of the As Terlaje campus. There are at the Finance Office and obtain a receipt for numerous housing options available ranging all new student ID. Students are required to from single rooms in apartment/hotel show proof of enrollment by bringing their complexes to 2 and 3 bedroom houses. registration forms and a valid photo I.D. Students are responsible for finding upon new or renewal for student ID. There accommodations and negotiating is a $5 replacement fee for lost I.D. cards. lease/rental rates on their own. Student I.D. cards are issued at the NMC Career Center in building I. Students must obtain an enrollment validation sticker from OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING the NMC Career Center in building I upon enrollment each term to avail of services on There are various listings for temporary & campus. Validation stickers are free of permanent accommodations, with prices and charge. NMC students may qualify for locations, if you need a place to stay while discounts on airfare and purchases at local you are a new or current student at the business upon presentation of their student Northern Marianas College. Besides the I.D.s convenience of living close to campus and campus resources, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of social and educational programs, meet AUXILIARY SERVICES people from different cultures and backgrounds, make lifelong friends, have fun, and help influence the character of their BOOKSTORE living environment.
The NMC Bookstore carries textbooks, For most of the living accommodation school supplies, magazines, paperback locations, they are very affordable rent books, and casual clothing items. The which includes cable TV service, Ethernet Bookstore is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 and wireless access, all utilities, and local p.m., Monday through Friday, with telephone service. Apartments and Hotels expanded hours during the semester when within half to one mile radius of the classes start. Northern Marianas College are as follows:
SNACK BAR Riviera Hotel (670)-235-0850 Fina Sisu Terraces (670)-235-6527 Hot lunches, sandwiches, soba, fresh fruit, local treats, other snack items, and Fina Sisu Housing (670) 234-6445
Northern Marianas College 33 Biking Stanford Resort Hotel (670) 235-8500 Bicycling to NMC is easy. The paved roads Benavente Apartments (670) 288-4810 and sidewalks create an easy way of travel. Purchase bicycles accessories from Costco D & H Apartments (670) 287-2387 or Bike Pro for special prices. If you would like to minimize costs and save money ELCA Townhouse Apartments purchasing a bike is the way to go. Biking is (670) 288-2340 eco friendly and is a great way to maintain top body condition and health during your The Valley Inn (670)-234-7018 college years here at the Northern Marianas College Kannat Gardens 670)-234-5849 Walking OTHER RESOURCES FOR OFF- CAMPUS HOUSING With NMC’s network of roadways, pathways, views, and location, students walk CNMI Phone Book to campus. If purchasing an automobile, www.cnmiphonebook.com moped, or bicycle does not fit your current standards, walking to campus grounds may Marianas Variety News Paper still fit your transportation needs. For close www.mvariety.com proximity of housing options can accommodate easy access to campus Saipan Tribune News Paper grounds by walking not more than a mile to www.saipantribune.com class.
A-1 Real Estate (670)-233-1144 Parking www.saipanservices.com Parking is very tight at the Northern Realty Management Services Marianas College. Parking permits are not (670)-235-6527 www.rmssaipan.com necessary for it is first come first served basis here on campus. Parking is available surrounding the heart of the college for easy TRANSPORTATION access to class buildings and campus activities. Carpools/Vanpools
Creating a great social network can have its GENERAL ASSISTANCE transportation benefits. You can hitch a ride with fellow students that live around your Nutritional Assistance Program residential area. Create schedules and (NAP) manage time wisely to minimize Program Caller Box 10007 transportation costs for three or more of Saipan, MP 96950 your friends. Parking is limited and first- come, first served. (Hafa Adai Taxi & Tel: 1-670-664-2800 Transportation --670-285-8294). Fax: 1-670-664-2850
34 Northern Marianas College requirement fulfillments and background Community Guidance Center information certain students may avail to P.O. Box 5000409 receive Medicaid insurance. Saipan, MP 9690 Tel: 1-670-323-6580 OTHER INSURANCE PROVIDERS Fax: 1-670-323-6580 Health Insurance:
Medicaid Office Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters P.O. Box 5000409 (670) 234-5690 Saipan, MP 96950 Tel: 1-670-664-4890 Stay Well Health Insurance (670) 323-4260 Fax: 1-670-664-4885
Women Infant & Children (WIC) Life Insurance P.O. Box 5000409 Saipan, MP 9690 Moylan’s Insurance Underwriters Tel: 1-670-664-4084 (670) 234-2489 Fax: 1-670-664-4069 Health Care Childcare Program Common student health problems of Caller Box 10007 students include, stress, weight gain, sports Saipan, MP 96950 or activity related sprains, strains and Tel: 1-670-664-2575 injuries, sore throats, upper respiratory Fax: 1-670-664-2570 infections, and a variety of communicable diseases. We encourage students with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation chronic health problems to establish P.O. Box 501521 themselves with one primary care providers Saipan, MP 96950 here in the CNMI. Please bring copies of Tel: 1-670-664-3537 pertinent records, immunizations, allergies, Fax: 1-670-322-6536 etc. Health Care Resources: Micronesian Legal Services Corporation Pharmacies P.O. Box 500826 For your prescribed medicinal needs you can Saipan, MP 96950 find them at the following pharmacies: Tel: 1-670-234-7729 Fax: 1-670-235-6101 Good Neighbor Pharmacies
INSURANCE COVERAGE PHI Pharmacy I (670)-323-5000 PHI Pharmacy II (670)-235-6170 Low-income opportunities: PHI Pharmacy III (670)-323-5100
Medicaid Office (670)-664-4880 Brabu Pharmacy (670)-233-2668
Medicaid is offered for low-income clients that cannot afford the typical private insurance company prices. With certain
Northern Marianas College 35 EAST OF CAMPUS: Health Care Services Java Joes Café (235-5098) Convenient Stores (Twins, Joeten Marianas Health Services (670) 233-4646 Dandan, Happy Market)
Take Care Health Center (670)-235-0994 WEST OF CAMPUS: Joeten Super Store Commonwealth Health Center Pizza Hut (235-9333) (670) 234-8950 Tony Romas (233-9193) McDonalds Saipan Health Clinic (670) 234-2901 SOUTH OF CAMPUS: Medical Associates of the Pacific Convenient Stores (Super Fresh (670) 323-9000 Market, Payless, Joeten Susupe) KFC Pacific Medical Center (670) 233-1613 Taco Bell
Hardt Eye Clinic (670) 235-2030 Student Lounge and Study Areas
Marians Eye Institute (670) 235-9090 Convenient places to chat, relax, and even study. Situated in various areas of the Health Clubs college, NMC student lounge areas are established to give the students comfortable If you would like to maintain conditioned environment which serve as meeting places physique you can visit the local gyms that for exchanging ideas, asking questions, are offered on Saipan. Some include the creating community, and sharing following: enthusiasm. The Student Lounge provides an exciting ambience to the college. Gold’s Gym (670)-233-4000 Students have an option to reserve certain Curve’s (670)-234-3733 areas on campus which include certain classrooms and conference rooms which are PLACES TO EAT listed below:
On-Campus Dining Student Center Conference Room Campus recognized for their contemporary Building A & D1 design and cuisine, NMC’s Break Point Snack Bar Conference Room Café offer some of the best food on or off English Lab/Building M campus. Cash and credit cards are accepted Counseling Center (Bldg I) at the Break Point Café, off-campus dining, Career Center (Bldg I) and convenience stores. Students must contact respective offices for Off-Campus Dining reservation of conference rooms and contact Office of Academics and Programs for There are restaurants that offer delectable reservation of classrooms. dining options for students of the Northern Marianas College. Dining options that are The Educational Enrichment Center within one-mile to two-mile radius are listed (English Lab) provides academic services to below for your reference needs. students that are registered in any of the ELI or Developmental English classes. Among the services provided will include tutorial
36 Northern Marianas College services, Instructional Support, and connection to the Internet to facilitate Equipment usage. communication and sharing of data, enhance the academic environment, and improve Computer Resources access to information and resources. To facilitate that end, the following procedure is (1) Access levels and locations of established for the use of NMC’s Computer computers/labs available to students: system by students and guests of the college Northern Marianas College has one Open in the form of Computer Practices and Use Student Computer Lab. The Lab is located Guidelines. on the first floor of Building V Room 108. It is available Monday through Friday, (5) Availability of wireless and other 8:00a.m.--8:00p.m., and on Saturday from technology that is accessible to students: 8:00a.m.--12:00 noon. The Lab is closed on NMC provides students with access to legal holidays except during semester final Wireless Internet Access on campus 24 exams week and Spring Breaks. The Lab is hours a day. This will allow students to closed in between semesters for preventive access their web e-mail and do research on- maintenance. line. Wireless access is available at the majority of the sites on campus. (2) Software and staff support available for student computing needs: (i.e., media Student Employment technology assistance with video editing, etc.) Students may seek assistance from the The Career Center (located in building I) Information Technology – Media Services is a great resource for finding jobs and Unit for help with video editing and support. internships. The Career Center features All raw materials (video footage, voice, listing for full and part-time jobs as well etc…) must be provided by the students. as internships. Applications are available Students must also provide his or her supplies for making final copies of finished at the beginning of every semester. products. Please schedule an appointment with the Media Services Unit. They can be SAFETY AND SECURITY reached at extension number 1835 or via email to [email protected]. The Open At the As Terlaje Saipan campus, the Safety Student Computer Lab is equipped with the and Security Office is located in the latest version of Word Processing, Administrative Services Office in Building Spreadsheet, and other basic software O-1. Security personnel are on campus 24 programs. For other resources, please hours, seven days a week. The Safety and contact the Computer Lab Supervisor at Security Office may be contacted by dialing extension 2351 for assistance. extension 1911 from any telephone on NMC's system or at 234-5498 extension (3) Locations on campus where students are 1911 from any other telephone on or off able to print copies of work/research campus. For police, fire, and medical Students can print copies at the Student emergencies, the CNMI Department of Open Computer Lab located in Building V Public Safety (DPS) should be contacted by Room 108. Each student is required to dialing 911. present his or her student ID before using the resources available at the Lab. Escort services to vehicles are provided upon request. To make a request, visit the (4) Rules, regulations, policies that guide Safety and Security Office or call extension student use and access to computers and 1911. related resources: The college has implemented a computer network with a
Northern Marianas College 37 Any person or student who witnesses a criminal activity should immediately report it to the Safety and Security Office. Any activity observed that could result in harm to an individual, and any medical emergency or fire should be reported directly to DPS, then to the Safety and Security Office. If you are a witness to a crime, you are encouraged to provide the Safety and Security Office and DPS all information you have that may lead to solving the crime. It is your civic duty to report crimes.
38 Northern Marianas College THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all meetings STUDENT REGULATIONS of their classes, not only because they are responsible for material presented and discussed therein, but because active class participation by every student is frequently As an academic community, the College essential to ensure maximum benefit for all places emphasis on individual responsibility. members of the class. Maintaining an environment conducive to Absence from more than 10% of scheduled learning, scholarship, and the free exchange classes may be considered grounds for a of ideas is considered essential to the mission of failing grade in that course. Students who NMC. miss a class should report to their instructor upon their return to inquire about making up the work. Students who know in advance that they will miss class should inform their STUDENT instructor prior to the absence, in order to be RESPONSIBILITIES given upcoming assignments.
Having responsibilities toward themselves STUDENT RIGHTS and others, NMC students are expected to REGARDING RECORDS behave in a manner that: x Shows respect for the rights of Concerning their academic records, NMC others; students have the right to Shows care and respect for NMC x x Review the content of their records property and for the property of others; (this may include obtaining copies x Preserves the social and academic only when the student is not within atmosphere necessary for the goals commuting distance), of the College to be realized and; x Seek to amend their educational x Demonstrates knowledge about record; and NMC policies, regulations, program x “Opt Out” of the release of requirements, established deadlines, etc. institutionally identified Directory Information. It is the responsibility of students to be informed about and to comply with the Exercising the right to review the content of rules, regulations, and policies affecting one’s academic records must be done by their academic standing and life as college appointment during regular business hours. students. The ultimate responsibility for Procedures for challenging the contents of meeting academic deadlines, completing one’s academic records may be obtained prerequisites, selecting appropriate courses, from the Office of the Dean of Student and fulfilling degree/certificate requirements Services. Students have the right to receive rests with the student. copies of their educational record for their review, without charge, only if they are not within commuting distance.
Northern Marianas College 39 Students may call or visit the Office of vehicles owned or operated by the NMC, Admissions and Records (OAR) to set an and privately-owned vehicles when operated appointment to review the content of their or parked on the grounds of the college. academic records. Student records will be made available for the student’s review in Any student in violation of these the office of the Registrar or the Director of prohibitions is subject to immediate Admissions and Records, but records may dismissal from the College for one full year not be physically removed from OAR. from the date of dismissal, and the student Students must present a valid photo ID prior will automatically receive a failing grade in to review of their record. all courses. Should any student be caught with an illegal substance such as marijuana, Students may obtain copies of their crystal methamphetamine, etc., the College Enrollment and Degree Certifications, reserves the right to contact the proper law Verifications, and Transcripts at the OAR. enforcement authorities and release the Students must present a valid photo ID upon student’s identity for formal investigation. request and pick-up of records. Students must pay all applicable fees. Betel nut chewing is not allowed on college grounds. Violation of this rule may result in Students may view the contents of their suspension or dismissal from the College for Student Advising file through appointment one semester, and the student will with their academic advisor. automatically receive a failing grade in all courses.
STUDENT CONDUCT ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
In general, regulations governing student Academic dishonesty will not be condoned conduct at NMC are the same as those by NMC. Such dishonesty includes cheating governing society at large. Though there is and plagiarism (examples of which are given no rigid code of conduct at NMC, students below), which may result in suspension or are expected to maintain reasonable dismissal from NMC. standards of behavior. The sale, possession, or use of alcohol, or Cheating includes, but is not limited to, alcoholic beverages and of other than giving or receiving unauthorized help during prescription drugs (controlled substances) is an examination, obtaining unauthorized strictly prohibited on all NMC campuses. information about an examination before it is administered, using inappropriate sources Smoking or use of other tobacco products is of information during an examination, prohibited on all college grounds, defined as altering the record of any grade, altering all Northern Marianas College owned or answers after an examination has been leased properties and campus-owned, leased submitted, falsifying any official College or rented vehicles. This includes but is not record, or misrepresenting facts in order to limited to all NMC sidewalks, parking lots, obtain exemptions from course landscaped areas and recreational areas. requirements. This prohibition will also include all NMC- sponsored or sanctioned activities such as Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, Charter Day, school trips, at lectures, satisfying any academic requirement by conferences, meetings and social and submitting any document that has been cultural events held on school property or copied in whole or part from another school grounds of NMC. Smoking is also individual’s work without identifying that prohibited in the interior of all buildings, individual; neglecting to identify as a
40 Northern Marianas College quotation a documented idea that has not change because of clerical error or other been assimilated into the student’s language administrative error, must be approved by and style, or paraphrasing a passage so the instructor. closely that a reader is misled as to the source; submitting the same written or oral A Change of Grade Memorandum form material in more than one course without must be completed and signed by the obtaining authorization from the instructors instructor and submitted to the Office of involved; “dry labbing,” which includes (a) Admissions and Records. obtaining and using experimental data from other students without the express consent of All appeals for a change of grade other than the instructor, (b) utilizing experimental data those from clerical or administrative errors and laboratory write-ups from other sections must be filed with the Grievance Fairness of the course or from previous terms during Committee and must be initiated by the which the course was conducted, or (c) student within 90 working days of the grade fabricating data to fit the expected results. being issued by the instructor.
Students found guilty of academic The Grievance Fairness Committee must dishonesty, including cheating and begin addressing appeals within 15 working plagiarism, shall be liable to suspension or days of the appeal being filed. The dismissal from NMC. A student may committee must complete its investigation request to challenge the infraction charged and issue its decision to the Dean of Student against him/her. The Office of the Dean of Services within 60 working days. Student Services addresses all student misconduct. An appeal form is available in the offices of the Dean of Student Services and the Dean CHANGING STUDENT of Academic Programs and Services. GRADES
The Northern Marianas College (NMC) ACADEMIC PROBATION recognizes the prerogative of each faculty AND SUSPENSION member to set performance standards for a course, and to apply these to individual The purpose of the Academic Probation and students. While the College stands ready to Suspension policy is to ensure that careful correct demonstrable injustices to consideration is given to the needs of every students, it holds that the instructor’s student experiencing difficulty with judgment at the time the original grade was academic work. In all matters relating to assigned is generally more reliable than a this policy, it shall be the responsibility of later reconsideration of the matter. Except as the Dean of the student’s program to ensure indicated below, a change of grade may be that the basic philosophy and the mission of made only in the case of a clerical or other the College are being observed. This administrative error. responsibility includes all steps necessary to ensure that each student is given the The definition of a clerical error is an error advantage of all services available in the in calculating or recording the grade by the student’s attempt to become academically instructor or by an assistant. A change of successful. The minimum acceptable GPA at grade may not be made as a re-judgment or NMC is a 2.00 GPA in 100-level or above an afterthought. courses.
In order to be accepted by the Office of A student on academic probation normally Admissions and Records (OAR), a grade should not enroll for more than 12 credit
Northern Marianas College 41 hours. However, the student’s advisor will STUDENT APPEAL AND determine the number of credit hours GRIEVANCES enrolled in by any student on probation.
A student will be placed on academic NMC is committed to a policy against probation at term’s end for either of the illegal, arbitrary, or unreasonable following reasons: discriminatory practices. All groups operating under the Board of Regents, The current term GPA is below the including administrators, instructional minimum acceptable at NMC; or faculty, non-instructional faculty, staff, The cumulative GPA is below the minimum student government, and programs acceptable at NMC. sponsored by NMC, are governed by this policy of nondiscrimination. If a student’s current GPA at the end of the probationary term is again below the NMC, in accordance with applicable federal minimum acceptable, but the cumulative and Commonwealth law and college policy, GPA is the minimum acceptable or above, prohibits discrimination, including the student may register for another harassment, on the basis of race, color, probationary term. Moreover, if a student’s national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, term GPA is the minimum acceptable or medical condition, ancestry, marital status, above, but the cumulative GPA is below the citizenship, sexual orientation, or veteran minimum acceptable, such a student may status. also register for another probationary term. Probation is lifted when both the term and Concerns or complaints involving any of the the cumulative GPAs rise above the grounds listed above should first be acceptable minimum level, namely 2.00 attempted to be handled on an informal GPA on 100-level or above courses. If the basis. If a student is dissatisfied with the student’s term GPA and cumulative GPA at results of these discussions, he/she may the end of the probationary term are below submit an appeal to the Office of the Dean the acceptable minimum, the student will be of Student Services which will route the suspended from NMC for one full term. formal complaint through appropriate procedures. The Student Appeal and Grievance Form is available at the Office of READMISSION AFTER the Dean of Student Services. SUSPENSION Communicating concerns and grievances is After one term of suspension a student may a normal and healthy approach to managing apply for readmission to the College. Prior stress and the demands of college life. All to being readmitted, the suspended student students should feel comfortable talking will be assigned an academic advisor who with their respective academic advisors, with the student will devise a written plan of instructors, and departmental staff to express remedial action and a proposed course of individual concerns and issues. Students study for the coming term. Upon may also visit with a counselor at any time readmission, the student will be placed on during their enrollment and for any reason. probationary status until the conditions for All students who feel their rights have been removing probation indicated above have violated have a right to be heard promptly. been met.
42 Northern Marianas College FAMILY EDUCATIONAL x Most recent previous educational RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT agency or institution attended x Past and present participation in (FERPA) officially recognized sports and activities At least once a year Northern Marianas x Physical factors such as height and College informs students of the Family weight of athletes Educational Rights and Privacy Act, with which the institution intends to fully The College may disclose this information comply. The Act was designed to protect the for any purpose at its discretion. privacy of educational records, to establish Currently enrolled students may withhold the right of students to inspect and review disclosure of directory information under the their educational records, and to provide Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or To withhold disclosure, written notification misleading data through informal and formal must be received in the Office of hearings. Students also have the right to file Admissions and Records prior to the end of complaints with the Family Educational the term’s add/drop/late registration period. Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA) Forms requesting the withholding of concerning alleged failures by the institution directory information are available from the to comply with the Act. Office of Admissions and Records. The request to withhold disclosure will remain in NMC policy explains in detail the effect until the student provides written procedures to be used by the institution for notification to this office. compliance with the provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy can be found in the The College assumes that when a student Library, the Office of the Dean of Student fails to request that directory information be Services, and the Counseling Programs and withheld, the student is indicating approval Services Office. for disclosure of information for that term and following terms until otherwise The College has designated the following requested. items of student information as public or directory information. FERPA defines “directory information” as “information contained in an education record of a student CONFIDENTIALITY OF which would not generally be considered ACADEMIC RECORDS harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.” It includes, but is not limited to: Students: x DO have the right to view and x Student name inspect their educational records x Address (excluding financial records of their x NMC Student e-mail address parents). x Telephone number x DO have the right to have directory x Date and place of birth information withheld from all x Dates of attendance persons or organizations outside the x Registration status College. x Class x DO NOT have the right to obtain x Major Field of study their grades, placement test results, or other information not considered x Awards directory information, by telephone. x Honors x Degree(s) conferred
Northern Marianas College 43 In conformance with Federal law and Parents: College policy, the NMC is an equal x DO have the right to obtain opportunity employer. the educational records of their child only if they provide a signed POLICY ON SEXUAL statement that their son or daughter HARASSMENT is a dependent as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or the NMC is fully committed to all federal, Northern Marianas Territorial commonwealth, and local human rights and Income Tax laws. Parents are, equal opportunity laws. Title VII of the Civil however, encouraged to obtain final Rights Act of 1964, with the 1991 grades with the written approval of amendments, and Title IX of the Education the student. Amendments of 1972 are strictly enforced. This legislation specifically prohibits sexual discrimination in employment, and in POLICY ON educational programs and services, NONDISCRIMINATION respectively. Students have the right to gain access to and The Northern Marianas College (NMC), in complete an educational program at NMC. compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Interference with students’ admission to and Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the successful completion of their education by Education Amendments of 1972 and Section any person through unlawful sexual conduct 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does will not be tolerated. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, initiate disciplinary action against persons national origin, religion, sex, sexual found to have interfered with a student’s orientation, or disability in any of its education through any means of sexual policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. harassment or intimidation. In compliance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, the college A student who feels that he/she has been does not discriminate against any employees sexually harassed may file a complaint with or applicants for employment on the basis of the Director of Counseling Programs and their age. Services or the Dean of Student Services. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in NMC Student Development: Alcohol programs and activities including, but not Beverages; Students Policy limited to, academic admissions, financial No:8002.11 Possession and consumption aid, educational services, athletics, and of alcoholic beverages on property application for employment. belonging to the Northern Marianas College or at NMC sponsored activities in which In conformance with the requirements of students are in attendance is prohibited as Title II of the Educational Amendments of mandated under the College Drug Free 1976, amending the Vocational Education Campus Federal Regulation compliance. A Act of 1963, NMC is committed to violation of the College Drug Free Campus overcoming sex discrimination and sex Regulation or policy shall cause the stereotyping in all academic and non- student/students to be liable to suspension academic programs. following a hearing designated for that purpose.
44 Northern Marianas College Some General Advice
1. Learn about the available computer labs on campus.
2. Take time to get to know your classmates. Form a study group in your classes so that you have someone to call if don't understand something.
3. Identify quite places where you can study effectively. The library offer great spots.
4. Identify quite places where you can study effectively. The library offer great spots.
5. Visit the Student Center, the Office of the Dean of Student Services, or an advisor.
6. Visit the Career Center for help in finding internships or jobs.
Northern Marianas College 45 ACADEMIC COUNSELING PROGRAMS & RESOURCES SERVICES
Campus Location: Building I OLYMPIO T. BORJA - Phone: 670.234.5498, ext. 1313 MEMORIAL LIBRARY Counseling Programs and Services (CPS) offers a variety of high-quality services to Campus Location: Building I help students develop and achieve their Phone: 670.234.5498, ext. 1123 personal, educational, and career goals. Through one-on-one counseling, academic The Borja Memorial Library serves as advising, and educational workshops, NMC’s main library center in that it is students who visit with a counselor are responsible for collection development, and engaged in a holistic approach to learning the acquisition and cataloguing of all and personal development beyond the materials for the Borja library and its branches. NMC’s total library holdings classroom. Counselors empower boast nearly 40,000 items, including books, students to imagine, pursue, and achieve periodicals, and AV materials. educational goals while assisting each in overcoming life’s challenges that may NMC Libraries provide online access to hinder academic success. over 7,000 full-text periodicals via the Pacific Resources for Learning and The NMC Counseling Center offers a Education (PREL) subscription to EBSCO’s variety of programs and services to meet the suite of 26 research databases and CQ needs of an increasingly diverse student Researcher. NMC Libraries also provide population. access to online Education materials via Facts on File’s Curriculum Resource Center Early Admission Advising The and Curriculum Resource Center: Junior counseling staff help facilitate early Edition databases. admission to the college for high school students and/or students under the age of 16 CURRICULUM RESOURCE who are eligible to enroll in college-level CENTER (CRC) courses. Parents and students are encouraged to review the Early Admissions Checklist for eligibility requirements and Campus Location: Building S contact a counselor for more information. Phone: 670.234.5498, ext. 2101 Early Intervention NMC counselors and instructors work collaboratively to identify The Curriculum Resource Center’s primary and assist students who are at risk of either role is to provide materials and support for performing poorly academically or dropping NMC’s only Bachelor of Arts program in out of school. The counseling staff reach Education. Additionally, students and out to students referred by instructors and faculty of the School of Education (SOE) engage students with information, insight can find teaching journals, texts, curriculum and available options to assist with materials, and other research-based, overcoming their individual issues. The scholarly texts that are supported by the counseling staff reach out to students on main libraries collection. probation or suspension to review options
46 Northern Marianas College for continued enrollment and identify x Feeling Down? We Can Help! resources to support academic success. Starting college can add many new demands to your life. It is normal to Disability Support Services Students feel “down” sometimes and need with disabilities are encouraged to inform a some additional support. During this counselor of his/her condition upon session you will learn how to tell the enrollment at the college. A counselor will difference between the common interview each student, review supporting experience of “feeling blue” and the documentation, assist in determining the more serious forms of depression. student’s needs, and coordinate College and community resources campus/community resources to ensure the for support will also be shared. student receives reasonable accommodations and access to educational programs and x Time Management – Have support services. Time For It All! Learn effective techniques for making the most Transfer Admission Planning The efficient use of your time. Topics Counseling Center keeps catalogs and explored include keeping a detailed transfer admissions information for select schedule, goal planning, time four-year colleges and universities on Guam, wasters, and the top 20 time Hawaii, and the U.S. Mainland. The management techniques. Templates counseling staff also work closely with for free planners will also be academic departments to develop transfer distributed. articulation agreements with these schools and a system for tracking transferable x Managing Stress for Success! courses. All NMC students have access to Stress is a normal part of every the Counseling Center staff, computers, and college student’s life, but you can printing in preparation for transfer to a four- learn how to control it before it year college/university beyond NMC. controls you! Topics in this session include the signs and symptoms of Student Success Series The counseling stress, common “stressors” for center staff offer educational workshops for college students, and dealing with students throughout the year to enhance negative thought patterns that can learning and address student needs and cause increased stress. Stress issues. The following workshops are management techniques and offered regularly as part of the Center’s strategies are also discussed and Student Success Series: practiced in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. x Study Skills and Time Management Learn techniques x Choosing a Major and Career and strategies for more effective The vast majority of students who studying. Topics explored include enter college do not know what to understanding your personal major in and over half of college learning style, setting goals, students change their majors at least effective note taking, dealing with once while in college. Do you know procrastination, and knowing when where you want to go with college? to ask for help. This workshop introduces students to career assessment tools, majors linked to careers, and profiles of leaders to engage students with the
Northern Marianas College 47 process of selecting a major and x All declared majors not covered by planning for a career. any of the above: Academic major faculty.
Transfer Admissions Planning Services to faculty advisors include, but are Participants can expect to learn about the not limited to, bi-annual training for all new many pathways to a four-year college or and ongoing advisors and quarterly in- university as an NMC student. The service workshops; provision of current and workshop provides special emphasis on accurate advising information; and course articulation agreements and general information/referrals to appropriate admission requirements to U.S. accredited institutional or community support services institutions. Successful graduates are as needed. invited to share personal experiences of living abroad and strategies for academic As a requirement for graduation, academic and personal success. evaluation must be requested from the Office of Admissions and Records (OAR) WHERE DO I GO FOR once the 60 credits or approximately one- half of the required credits for graduation ACADEMIC ADVISING? have been completed. Evaluations will be done through OAR in conference with the Academic Advising Working with academic advisor and/or program academic advisors is a key aspect of college chairperson. Should the students or their life and our role in preparing students for advisors discover that their records are active learning and leadership within the incomplete; the Registrar will assist the CNMI and global communities. Seeing advisor in bringing the academic records up- one’s academic advisor is not only a to-date. required part of our enrollment process, but also a crucial step toward independence, Every degree-seeking student at NMC is preparation, and achievement. At the core assigned an academic advisor who works of academic advising is our unwavering with the student throughout his/her college commitment to assist students in developing career. Students accepted into the programs meaningful academic plans that are in elementary education, nursing, natural consistent with personal educational and life resources management, business, and goals. criminal justice are assigned to academic advisors who are instructors in those Academic Advisement is mandatory for all programs. Students taking only full-time, part-time, and high school Developmental English classes are assigned advanced placement students. The signature an advisor in the Languages and Humanities of a designated advisor is required to Department. Liberal Arts and Undecided complete the registration process. The students will be assigned an advisor from following are four categories of the Counseling Center or a faculty member undergraduate students and their designated who teaches in a department offering Liberal advisors: Arts courses. The Office of Admissions and x Students on English restriction: Records, through the Director of Counseling Languages and Humanities Programs and Services and through Department faculty. Department Chairs, assigns all other x Liberal Arts majors: Liberal Arts students to academic advisors. faculty and Counselors. x Undeclared majors, Early Students should consult their advisors Admissions, and Northern Marianas whenever they have questions about Academy: Counselors. academic regulations and procedures at the
48 Northern Marianas College College or need help in resolving difficulties potential by providing information, quality with their studies. Academic advisors education, and classroom learning combined monitor the progress of students assigned to with on-site training experiences. Services them so as to help them make prudent and programs provided by Career Services adaptations in their programs. All academic are designed to complement the College’s advisors maintain regular office hours and academic programs by helping to meet the are also available at other times by career development and employment needs appointment. of students before and after graduation.
Students must meet with their advisors prior Career Center The Career Center helps to and/or during the advising and students identify their career interests and registration periods. Advisors sign the skills and locate training possibilities for students’ registration forms, course change specific academic or vocational interests. forms, and other student record forms. It is Information on U.S. colleges and recommended that students meet with their universities are available through the advisors at least three times during the Internet and in hard copy, microfiche, and semester. CD-Rom.
Advisors provide academic assistance and The Center offers career guidance, self- accessibility to appropriate resources, but it assessment tests, identification of career is up to students to realize when they need choices, acquisition of employment skills, help and to seek assistance. Advisors and and on-the-job training. Applications and students share responsibility for a information pertaining to employment and meaningful education at NMC. However, it educational opportunities, including college is the responsibility of students to be admission requirements and financial aid, informed and to comply with the rules, are also available. The Center also has a regulations, and policies affecting their comprehensive collection of audiovisual academic standing and life as college career materials for both students and students. faculty, in addition to videotapes on career exploration, job searches, and personal Students must consult the NMC Catalog, the development. Schedule of Courses and Bulletin of Schedule Changes, and College and department announcements for necessary SERVICE LEARNING information. They should monitor campus PROGRAM bulletin boards and personal NMC email accounts for announcements. The Service Learning Program offers students the opportunity to enrich their Meeting academic deadlines, completing classroom learning through the experience prerequisites, selecting appropriate courses, of service in the community, thereby and fulfilling degree/certificate requirements promoting civic engagement and are all part of student responsibilities. responsibility. Funded by a grant from the Corporation for National and Community CAREER SERVICES Service through Campus Compact National Center for Community Colleges, this program is available at the main campus and Campus Location: Building I the instructional sites. Phone: 670.234.5498, ext. 1348
The Career Services staff assists students in understanding their career and employment
Northern Marianas College 49 TESTING SERVICES COLLEGE ACCESS CHALLENGE PROJECT The college administers many national admission tests are coordinated and Campus Location: Building I administered by the Career Center’s Testing Phone: 670.234.5498, ext. 1313 Coordinator. These tests include the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I and SAT The mission of the CNMI College Access II), the Test of English as a Foreign Challenge Project (CACP) is to promote the Language (TOEFL), the Graduate Record value of higher education and prepare low- Examination (GRE Subject Tests only), the income, Pacific Islander students for Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), admission to College and success through and the Law School Admission Test their first-year of enrollment. CACP is (LSAT). committed to building meaningful working relationships with its CNMI partner agencies Testing dates are scheduled each academic to deliver programming, resources and direct year. A schedule of times, places, and services to increase access to higher requirements and test registration forms are education among underrepresented students. available at the Career Center (Bldg. I). CACP provides the following services:
x Provides evidence from the U.S. x College information sessions for Citizenship and Immigration students and families about higher Services that he/she is in the United education and financing options; States for other than a temporary x Financial aid and FAFSA form purpose with the intention of completion workshops; becoming a citizen or permanent x Professional development for resident; system-wide guidance counselors x Is a resident of the Northern and student support personnel; Mariana Islands or Guam; x Career and college fairs; Is a resident of one of the Freely x x Academic tutoring; Associated States—the Federated x Math, English, SAT and ACT States of Micronesia, the Republic enrichment classes; of Belau, and the Republic of the Academic summer camps; Marshall Islands; or x x College exposure tours; x Is a resident of American Samoa. x Need-based financial aid and; x Is at the time of initial selection, a potential first generation college x Outreach activities for at-risk student (neither parent nor guardian student obtained a four-year college degree) and/or a low-income individual, as established by the U.S. Department LEARNING IN of Education Income Guidelines; COMMUNITIES (LinC) x Has a need for academic support, as determined by the program, in order Campus Location: Building P to pursue a successful educational Phone: 670.234.5498, ext. 1028 program beyond high school; and x At the time of initial selection, is at The mission of the NMC Learning in least 11 years old but not older than Communities is to create a supportive 27 years old. and inclusive learning environment that promotes the highest educational,
50 Northern Marianas College intellectual and social development of x Critical Thinking: Gain knowledge students. and develop critical thinking skills by connecting ideas from different Learning in Community students will disciplines. achieve the following goals: x Personal Experience: Achieve learning that is deeper and more personally relevant through service x Success: Achieve academic success and accomplish their educational learning and experiential activities. goals. x Individuality: Exercise their x Responsibility: Effectively creativity, develop their identity transition to college level learning and discover their voice. by becoming actively involved and Learning becomes a part of who taking responsibility for their own the student is, not just something learning. the student does. x Relationships: Develop closer social and intellectual relationships with Learning Community faculty and students from different cultures and majors. This is the foundation of the D Learning Community.
Northern Marianas College 51 300 - 499 Courses applicable toward ACADEMIC the baccalaureate degree in INFORMATION Elementary Education. CREDIT HOURS SCHEDULE OF COURSES The number of credits for which a student is The Schedule of Courses, published for each registered determines his/her enrollment semester and summer session, lists courses status. A student’s enrollment status is to be offered, names of the instructors for determined after the end of the Course each course, times and places of classes, Change (ADD/DROP) period. English Placement Level, and an academic calendar which includes, among other A student with a disability who has events, times and places of required requested accommodations may qualify for placement tests, dates for registration, and certification as a full-time student if enrolled the last day to withdraw from class. for at least 6 semester hours in a regular term or 3 semester hours in a summer All courses listed in the Schedule are offered session. Contact the Postsecondary subject to sufficient enrollment and Disabilities Coordinator in the Counseling instructor availability. Class days and times, Programs and Services Office at 234-5498 room numbers, and instructors are subject to extension 1345 for further information. change. Individual students receiving financial aid may be required to complete hours in COURSE NUMBERING addition to those listed below. The exact SYSTEM requirement for financial aid purposes is stated in the student’s financial aid award Northern Marianas College uses the letter. following numbering system to identify courses: Fall and Spring Semesters: 001 - 049 Community Programs, Continuing Education, some Full-time: 12 or more Workforce Development credits Program courses. 050 - 099 College preparatory courses Three-quarter time: 9 to 11 intended to upgrade credits students’ basic skills to the level required for Half-time: 6 or 8 college-level programs. credits
100 - 299 Courses applicable toward Part-time: 5 or fewer the associate degree. credits 190 Special projects. 288 Practicum courses. Summer Session: 296 Special topics offered once during an academic year. Full-time: 6 or more 297 Seminars. credits 298 Internships. Part-time: 5 or fewer credits
52 Northern Marianas College CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Once examination credit for a given course has been awarded, a student wishing to Northern Marianas College recognizes that improve his/her grade may not repeat the college-level learning occurs in places other examination for credit but may subsequently than the traditional college classroom. enroll in that course and receive a grade. Except for courses specifically excluded The student must re-register for the course (see the Office of Admissions and Records), in a subsequent term and pay the course all college-level courses offered at NMC are tuition and fees. The student will receive open to challenge through a process of credit only for the course in which the Credit by Examination. A student wishing to higher grade was received (see earn credit by examination must be a regular REPEATING OF COURSES). student, have a GPA of at least 2.0, and be currently registered. INDEPENDENT STUDY A student will not be permitted to take the examination for credit if credit for that Students who wish to study a topic not course or its equivalent has already been covered in courses regularly offered by the received from an accredited college or College may be able to earn credit for the university. course by independent study. Independent study requires that the student create a A student wishing to earn credit by written plan of study and submit it for examination must obtain written permission departmental approval; register and pay from the Chair of the department offering tuition for a 190/290 “Special Projects: the course, enroll in the course during the Independent Study” course; study the course registration period, and pay the regular matter privately; meet with an instructor tuition and fees for the course. A appointed by the Department Chair for a nonrefundable fee for Credit by certain number of consultations; and Examination is charged in addition to complete the assigned course work. regular tuition for the course. The Availability of this option depends on: application for Credit by Examination is available at the Office of Admissions and 1. The nature of the subject matter Records. The Chair of the department involved; offering the course will assign an instructor 2. The student’s potential for to administer the examination which must be successfully completing the taken by the student no later than the end of independent study requirements; the second week of the term. The letter 3. The willingness of a faculty member grade earned by examination will appear on to supervise the independent study; the student’s transcript as the course grade. 4. Submission of a form describing the conditions of study and the course Should the student fail the credit requirements, signed by the student examination and receive a grade of “F” for and the instructor; and the course, he/she may not retake the 5. The written approval of the examination for credit but may re-register Department Chair. for the course in a subsequent term, paying course tuition and any applicable fees. The When these conditions have been met, the student may repeat the course in this manner Department Chair will request that the Dean only once (see REPEATING OF of Academic Programs and Services create a COURSES). schedule listing for the course using the IS (Independent Study) course alpha numeric code.
Northern Marianas College 53 substituted must complete the following In addition to the regular tuition for the procedure: course, a fee of $40 is charged for each course taken by independent study. This 1. Submit a Course Substitution option is normally not available for courses Form to a counselor/advisor or regularly offered by the College, except by department chair that indicates approval of the Dean of Academic Programs the waiver substitution and Services. requested. 2. The department chair will confer with department AUDITING COURSES members and, if they concur with the request, will forward the request to the Dean of To qualify as an auditor for any course, a Academic Programs and student must complete all admission and Services for approval. registration procedures, including payment 3. If the Dean concurs with the of tuition and fees. Students are permitted request, it will be forwarded to to audit certain courses with the written the Registrar. If the Dean does consent of the instructor. Auditing of not concur with the request, it laboratory science courses is generally not will be forwarded to the student, allowed. Students who wish to audit a via the Department Chair or course must submit the signed Instructor Program Coordinator. Approval Form authorizing the audit to the Office of Admissions and Records within Each party involved in the Course the first week of instruction. There is no Substitution procedure shall indicate limit to the number of courses that may be approval/disapproval and indicate the audited by any individual, provided reason(s) for the approval/disapproval of the permission has been received from each requested waiver substitution. instructor. The extent of classroom participation is at the discretion of the instructor. TIME LIMIT FOR No credit is given at any time for an audited COURSEWORK course, and the symbol “AU” will be recorded for the course on the student’s In areas of study in which the subject matter transcript. changes rapidly, material in courses taken Where facilities are limited, students taking long before graduation may become the course for credit have registration obsolete or irrelevant. Course work that is priority over auditing students. more than eight years old is applicable to completion of degree requirements at the COURSE WAIVERS AND discretion of the student’s major department. SUBSTITUTIONS Departments may accept such coursework, reject it, or request that the student revalidate its substance. The eight-year The department chair or program limit on transfer coursework applies except coordinator makes recommendation for a when program accreditation agencies require course waiver. For each course waiver there students to satisfy current major must be an accompanying recommended requirements rather than major requirements course substitution. Credit requirements in earlier catalogs, when completing earlier cannot be waived. A degree-seeking student requirements is no longer possible or wishing to have a course waived or educationally sound.
54 Northern Marianas College REPEATING OF COURSES 4. Students registering for an FS section of an approved course must A student may repeat a course whether it attend class on the days and times was previously passed or failed. A student scheduled for the regular section of may repeat a course earning Non-degree the same course. Units any number of times, but may repeat no more than three times a course earning 5. Approved courses retaken for college credits (i.e., courses numbered 100 “Further Study” will earn the same and above). number of credits, and the student When a course is repeated for the purpose of will pay the same tuition and fees, improving the grade, the student will receive as for a regular section of the credit only for the course earning the higher course. grade, and only the higher number of grade points earned will be used to calculate the 6. Grade points earned for courses student’s grade point average. retaken as “Further Study” courses will be considered in the calculation Students may wish to retake certain types of of term and cumulative grade point “skill-building” courses (e.g., some P.E. averages (GPAs). courses and studio art courses) not for the purpose of improving their grade, but to 7. The Number of times any approved renew or increase their mastery of specific course may be retaken a “Further applied skills or to further develop artistic Study” course by any one student talent. Such courses may be retaken under will be jointly decided, in the following conditions: consultation with the student, by the student’s academic advisor, the 1. The student must already have taken course instructor, and the Chair of the approved “skill-building” course the department in which the course for credit. is offered.
2. The student wishes to retake the 8. Students are cautioned that most approved course for the express “Further Study” courses, taken as purpose of increasing or recertifying such, will not fulfill General the mastery of applied skills or Education or program requirements, further developing artistic talent. but will count as electives. Most NMC degree programs allow a 3. A student wishing to retake an limited number of elective credits to approved course for such purposes be applied toward the degree, and must obtain the written permission most programs either specify or of his/her academic advisor, the recommend courses to be taken as instructor, and the Chair of the electives toward the degree. department in which the course is Therefore, students should consult offered, prior to or during the their advisor prior to requesting registration period. The Chair will permission to register for a “Further then request creation of a separate Study” section. section listing for that course. Such section listings will be designated as 9. Every effort will be made to “Further Study” sections, using the accommodate both the number of section code “FS” rather than a students wishing to enroll in the numerical code. regular section of the course, and the number of students wishing to retake the course as an FS section.
Northern Marianas College 55 However, students are cautioned academic advisor and by the Department that where facilities are limited and Chair for the student’s program. Liberal the capacity size of the class is Arts majors must have the approval of their restricted, enrollment priority will academic advisor and the Director of be given to students taking the Counseling Programs and Services. A regular session of the course. That student wishing to register for a course load is to ensure that students taking the of more than nine credits during a summer course to fulfill a requirement have session must submit a completed Request the opportunity to do so. for Course Overload form, approved by the academic advisor and the Department Chair 10. Availability of the option to enroll (or Director of Counseling Programs and in an FS section of an approved Services, as appropriate). “skill-building” course ultimately depends on the ability of the A student planning to complete the associate classroom facility to accommodate degree within two years must complete at both regular students and FS least 15 credits every semester. Students students, and on the willingness of should note that NMC degree programs the instructor to offer the FS option. require a variable number of credits. Careful planning with an academic advisor 11. Only certain “skill-building” is necessary to complete all required courses courses may be retaken under the FS for a degree within two years. Students who option. For more information on take only 12 credits per semester will which courses may be retaken under normally complete an associate degree these conditions, contact the Office program in two and a half years. Additional of the Dean of Academic Programs semester(s) may be needed if students are and Services. required to take courses below the 100 level in preparation for entering degree programs.
The College imposes no time limit for completing a degree or certificate program. COURSE LOAD Students receiving federal financial assistance, however, have a time limit as a A student carrying 12 or more credits in the measurement toward making academic fall or spring semester is considered a progress (see FINANCIAL AID “full-time student.” A student carrying from PROGRAMS). Certain hiring agencies nine to 11 credits per semester is a (e.g., the Department of Public Safety) may “three-quarter time student”; six to eight impose time limits for program completion. credits per semester represent a half-time load. A student registered for five or fewer If program requirements change while a credits per semester is considered a “part- student is consistently enrolled, the time student.” For the summer session, a student will graduate under the degree student taking six credits is considered to requirements existing at the time of have a full-time course load. his/her initial enrollment. A student may The following are limits on a student’s follow the new degree requirements if semester course load: (1) up to 18 credits he/she specifically requests to do so by with the academic advisor’s approval, and submitting to the Office of Admissions (2) from 19 to 22 credits with a cumulative and Records a Change of Major form GPA of 3.5 and submission of a completed that has been approved by the student’s Request for Course Overload form, which academic advisor. Students who have a must be approved both by the student’s break in enrollment for at least two
56 Northern Marianas College consecutive semesters and have not been x Most NMC courses are 3 credits granted an official leave of absence by each, so: the Director of Admissions and Records, must follow requirements specified in x 3 credits = 3 hours in class + 6 hours the catalog or Individualized Degree of study/week Plan applicable at the time of re-enrollment. x A student enrolled in 12 credit hours, for example, should expect to commit to a workload of ACADEMIC WORK LOAD approximately 36 hours per week.
A 3-credit course requires the student and WHAT DO GRADES MEAN? instructor to come in contact with each other for at least 37.5 hours during the semester. The following letter grades are used to Traditionally, fulfillment of these contact indicate the quality of scholastic hours is manifest in weekly meetings in performance in courses taken for academic class for at least 3 hours per week. Hence, a credit. Each letter grade earns the indicated 3-credit course is equivalent to a student number of “grade points” which are used to meeting an instructor for a minimum of 3 determine the student’s “grade point hours per week. average” (GPA), i.e., a measure of overall academic performance. A student enrolled at NMC as a full-time student during the fall or spring semesters must register for at least 12 credits. This is Grade Interpretation Grade Points typically a schedule with four or five courses. As indicated by the definition of A Superior 4 grade points contact/clock hours per credit hour, a B Above Average 3 grade points student enrolled in at least 12 credits will be C Average 2 grade points expected to meet with all course instructors D Below Average 1 grade point for a cumulative minimum of 12 hours per F Failing 0 grade points week throughout the semester. In place of grades, the following symbols A student’s expected workload in may be given but are not used in computing connection to credit hours is much more the GPA: than the minimum contact hours an instructor is required to have with a student. In most cases, a student’s workload is three CIP Course in Progress To Be times (3X) the actual contact/clock hours a Determined student and instructor are responsible for I Incomplete None maintaining throughout the semester. A student’s workload is comprised of actual W Withdrawal None contact hours, but may also include research, group and individual study, field work, etc. UW Unofficial Withdrawal None that occurs after class time. Students are advised to observe the following formula in P Pass None preparation for coursework and effective time management: NP No Pass None x 1 credit = 1 hour in class + 2 hours study/week AU Audit None
Northern Marianas College 57 TF Technical Failure None “F” grade, the equivalent non-credit grade will be assigned, and (2) All grades of CR Credit None Incomplete must be resolved prior to certification for graduation. If a student who CIP. A grade of “CIP” (Course in Progress) is applying for graduation has an unresolved is designated for courses, which are Incomplete at the time the Registrar certifies designed to be completed after the normal their eligibility for graduation, the “I” will semester ends. This grade is entered on the be changed to an “F” or equivalent non- student’s transcript until the course is credit grade and used in the final GPA completed; at which time it is replaced by a calculation. regular letter grade. W. A Withdrawal “W” is entered on the The “I” or Incomplete Grade symbol may student’s permanent academic record when be awarded at the instructor’s discretion, a course is dropped in the manner indicated subject to approval by the Department under “Schedule Adjustment: Chair, to students engaged in passing work Add/Drop/Withdrawal.” who due to reasons beyond their control, have yet to complete a small but essential UW. An “Unofficial Withdrawal” is part of the course work. This portion of the entered on the student’s permanent course work may consist of a final exam, a academic record when a student did not final research paper, a final project, or not attend any class sessions for a course, or more than two papers for an English attended only during ADD/DROP period Composition course. (first week of instruction) and never thereafter, and did not officially withdraw Unless there are extenuating circumstances from the course. A “UW” will be entered on that the instructor and Department Chair the student’s permanent record. agree are valid reasons for postponing completion of the course work from the end TF. A “Technical Failure” grade is used of the term for a maximum of 12 months, only for non-degree unit (NDU) courses. If a the unfinished work should be completed student’s academic performance proves to and submitted to the instructor as soon as be inadequate, or if the student has excessive practicable, but no later than the middle of absences, a grade of “TF” will be entered on the following term. Extenuating the student’s permanent academic record. circumstances are generally considered to be situations over which the student has little or P or NP. There may be special no control (e.g., personal illness or injury, circumstances wherein a student prefers a birth of a child, death of a “P” (Pass) or “NP” (No Pass) option in lieu parent/spouse/child, and catastrophic illness of a letter grade for a particular course. This in the immediate family, jury duty, and option may not be used for any course that military service). The Department Chair is required for General Education or will make final determination of the Program credits. It is only available for submission deadline. electives above and beyond required If the course work is not completed and courses. A student wishing to exercise this submitted by the established deadline, the option must obtain the written permission of “I” will automatically be changed to an “F” the instructor and the Department Chair grade. If a student repeats a course for during the regular registration period. A which an “I” grade was given, that grade grade of “P” is given when the student, in will automatically be changed to an “F”. the judgment of the instructor, has demonstrated an acceptable mastery of the An exception to this policy on Incomplete: subject matter to warrant being given credit (1) For those courses which do not use the
58 Northern Marianas College for the course. A grade of “NP” is given student’s GPA. Recipients of financial aid when such is not the case. or veteran educational benefits should also note that grades of “TF”, “NP” and “AU” A grade of “P” awards the student the cannot be used to meet “satisfactory number of academic credits assigned to the progress” requirements. course, but it is not calculated in the student’s GPA. Students should be aware CR. “Credit”: The “CR” symbol is that a “P” grade is rarely accepted for reserved for Advanced Placement only. transfer by other institutions of higher learning, nor can NMC convert a “P” grade to a letter grade for any reason. Grading for ED 492, Practicum in Student Teaching: A, GRADE APPEALS Pass, No Credit (A, P, NP). The assignment of grades is a faculty AU. Audited courses are designated by the responsibility. If a student disagrees with an symbol “AU” on the student’s transcript [see assigned grade, he/she may choose to AUDITING COURSES (NO CREDIT)]. undertake an appeal process by following these procedures: NP. “NP” (No Pass) is a specific symbol 1. The student meets with the reserved for English Language Institute instructor for a review and (ELI) courses, developmental mathematics justification of the grade. courses, and developmental reading and 2. If, after meeting with the instructor, writing courses for the deaf and hard of the student still disagrees with the hearing. grade, he/she contacts the Chair of the department that offered the Some students may make progress in course for a further review. fulfilling proficiency requirements for such 3. The Department Chair meets with courses, but not enough progress to receive a the instructor for a review and “P” and move on to the next level. In such justification of the grade. The cases they receive a symbol of “NP”, and Department Chair performs the must register for and retake the course until review if the instructor of the course the required proficiency has been reached. is no longer employed by the An “NP” symbol indicates that the student is college. making progress within that level, but needs 4. If the disagreement remains, the more practice before qualifying for student may file an appeal to the promotion to the next level. Dean of Academic Programs and Services only after completing the The “NP” symbol is not a failing grade. A above steps in an effort at a failing grade of “TF” is given to an ELI or resolution. developmental math student whose 5. If the disagreement remains after performance has been inadequate. Grading completing the above steps, the for ED 492, Practicum in Student Teaching: student may file a formal student A, Pass, or No Credit (A, P, NP). grievance with the Office of the Dean of Student Services (See NDU. This is an abbreviation for “Non- Student Appeal and Grievances degree Unit”, and indicates that the credits Procedure). earned are for developmental courses not counted toward the total credits required for An appeal for a grade change, if necessary, the Associate Degree. should be initiated as soon as possible but no Note: Grades of CIP, I, W, P, NP, TF and later than the end of the following semester AU, are not included when computing a (excluding summer). Should a Grievance
Northern Marianas College 59 and Fairness Committee issue a decision to be matriculated students. Only in summer change the grade, the Dean of Student sessions may a student who has not Services will notify the student in writing matriculated be enrolled in classes. and issue a memorandum to the Registrar on the decision of the committee to effectuate a Freshman: change to the student’s permanent academic record. A Student who has earned less than 30 credits towards the requirement of a Certificate or Associate Degree. Note: Non- GRADE POINT AVERAGE degree credits not applicable for financial (GPA) aid purposes. Sophomore: A GPA is computed from the credit hours of all courses (100-level or above) for which A Student who has earned 31 credits or conventional grades are reported. The GPA more towards the requirements of a is determined by dividing the total number Certificate or Associate Degree. Note: Non- of grade points earned by the total number degree credits not applicable for financial of credits attempted for which a letter grade aid purposes. of A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 has been assigned, excluding those credits for which Junior: Grades of “I,” “W,” “UW,” “P,” “NP,” “AU,” “CR”, or “TF”, are assigned. A Student who has earned 61 to 90 credits Transfer credit hours and grades are not towards an Associate or Baccalaureate used to calculate the GPA. Degree. Note: Non-degree credits not applicable for “GPA” = number of grade points earned financial aid purposes. divided by the number of credit hours attempted, excluding symbols of “I,” “W,” Senior: “UW,” “P,” “NP,” “AU,” “CR”, and “TF”. A Student who has earned 91 credits and “Term GPA” = grade point average for the above. Note: Non-degree credits not term just concluded, excluding symbols of applicable for financial aid purposes. “I,” “W,” “UW,” “P,” “NP,” “AU,” “CR”, and “TF”. Graduate:
“Cumulative GPA” = grade point A student who has completed a four-year average for all terms combined, college course with an acceptable excluding symbols of “I,” “W,” “UW,” baccalaureate degree from an accredited “P,” “NP,” “AU,” “CR”, and “TF”. institution and who has been admitted to the college with post-baccalaureate standing.
Diploma Students, Undeclared Students, and Special Students are not assigned EDUCATIONAL LEVELS educational levels by the College. A matriculated student is one who has complied with all requirements for admission to the college and has received an official Notice of Admission. All students taking courses in any regular semester must
60 Northern Marianas College GRADE REPORTS students. The student must be enrolled in a degree program in courses at the 100 level Term grade reports are normally available or above, and grades received must be and are mailed to students two weeks after academic letter grades in order for the the grades are due from instructors. student to be recognized with honors.
Upon receiving a grade report, the student PRESIDENT’S LIST should carefully check the accuracy of the courses, term credit hours, and grades Full-time students whose term grade point recorded. The assignment of grades is a average is 3.96 or above are listed on the faculty responsibility. If a student disagrees President’s List. with an assigned grade, he/she may choose to undertake an appeal process by following DEAN’S LIST these procedures:
1. The student meets with the Full-time students whose term grade instructor for a review and point average is 3.75 to 3.95 inclusive justification of the grade. are listed on the Dean’s List.
2. If, after meeting with the instructor, PART-TIME STUDENT the student still disagrees with the HONORS grade, he/she contacts the Chair of the department that offered the course for a further review. Students who are carrying from six to 11 3. The Department Chair meets with credits (inclusive) per term, and whose term the instructor for a review and grade point average is 3.96 or above, are justification of the grade. listed as receiving honors on their grade report and permanent academic record. 4. If disagreement remains, the student may file an appeal to the Dean of Academic Programs and Services only after completing the above steps in an effort at resolution (see STUDENT APPEAL).
An appeal for a grade change, if necessary, should be initiated as soon as possible but no later than the end of the following semester (excluding summer). Should a decision be made to change the grade, the instructor must submit a Change of Grade form to the Office of the Dean of Academic Programs and Services for processing and approval.
ACADEMIC HONORS
Students who excel in their academic studies will be recognized by having their names placed on the President’s List, Dean’s List, or Part-time Honors list of outstanding
Northern Marianas College 61 POLISH YOUR STUDY SKILLS
Analyze each course syllabus so that you can anticipate the main ideas the course will cover, and know when exams, papers, and other assignments will come up.
Write assignments deadlines on your personal calendar and work backward to figure out when you need to get started.
Schedule fixed blocks of time for study with clear starting and stopping times; set aside enough time to prepare for all our your classes; don't let time with the Internet or TV take away from your study time.
Use regular, quiet study area where there are minimal interruptions.
Set realistic goals; reward yourself for achieving them.
Study when you are most alert
Do difficult or less interesting tasks first
Use your waiting time; carry a notepad to jot down ideas and reminders
Considered seeking tutorial assistance
Schedule time for fun
62 Northern Marianas College DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Educational Goal of Northern Marianas College is to offer programs and courses that prepare students for employment, for transfer to other post-secondary institutions, and for general self-enrichment and lifelong learning. The Instructional Goal of the college is to promote learning and teaching for knowledge, skills, creativity, intellect, and the abilities to communicate effectively and analyze new information. The college’s academic programs embody the following Institutional Learning Outcomes:
x Knowledge – Students will be able to define, describe, demonstrate, and explain knowledge within a field of study.
x Skills – Students will be able to apply, use, perform, exhibit, and demonstrate skills required of a particular field of study or field of endeavor.
x Creativity – Students will be able to plan, design, develop, find, synthesize, and create solutions, strategies, documents, and products.
x Intellect – Students will be able to exhibit the capacity for independent thought and critical thinking.
x Communication – Students will be able to communicate effectively through writing, speaking, performing, exhibiting, or other forms of expression.
x Analysis – Students will be able to acquire, interpret, analyze, assess, and evaluate information.
LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM
The Liberal Arts Program is committed to providing students with knowledge, skills, and values in the arts and sciences that promote health and well-being, scientific inquiry, effective communication, and appreciation of arts and culture. NMC's Liberal Arts Program prepares a student to be a productive citizen and a life-long learner.
Northern Marianas College 63 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS: LIBERAL ARTS
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 HE 150 Personal Health (or higher) 3 MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total 16
Program Requirements Credits EN 202 English Composition II 3 Performing or Visual Arts 3 CS 103 Introduction to Computers (or higher) 3 PS 110 Principles of Democratic Institutions 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 Literature or Philosophy 3 Language 3-4 Biological Science/lab 4 Physical Science/lab 4 Social Science 3 Social Science (History course) 3 Physical Education 1 or 2 Total 36-38
Recommended Electives for Transfer Credits MA 161 College Algebra MA 151 Introduction to Statistics Language (second semester/same language) HI 121 History of World Civilizations I HI 122 History of World Civilizations II Total Electives 6-8
A.A.: Liberal Arts Total 60
Elective Courses acceptable for Liberal Arts Degree: All college-level courses in the following areas: Biological and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Health, Philosophy, Economics, Languages, Literature, Mathematics, and College Skills (College Success or College Life Skills).
Note: A minimum of grade “C” is required for all NMC Core Courses. Most four-year colleges and universities require a minimum of grade “C” to award transfer credit.
64 Northern Marianas College CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 HE 150 Personal Health (or higher) 3 MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total 16
General Education Requirements Credits CS 103 Introduction to Computers (or higher) 3 PS 110 Principles of Democratic Institutions 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Fine Arts or Humanities 3 Science with lab 4 Total 19
Program Requirements Credits CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CJ 103 Juvenile Delinquency 3 CJ 104 Dynamics of Substance Abuse 3 CJ 150 Constitutional Law for Police 3 CJ 200 Criminal Law 3 CJ 206 Social Values and the CJ Process 3 CJ 225 Criminal Investigation 3 CJ 251 Police Operations and Organizational Theory 3 CJ 299 Fieldwork/Internship 4 EN 111 Report Writing for Law Enforcement 3 Total 31
A.A.S: Criminal Justice Total 66
NOTE: Only grades of “C” or better will be accepted for Core Course, General Education, and Program Requirements.
Northern Marianas College 65 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT
Program Requirements Credits CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CJ 103 Juvenile Delinquency 3 ES 102 First Responder 3 CJ 104 Dynamics of Substance Abuse 3 EN 111 Report Writing for Law Enforcement 3 CJ 150 Constitutional Law for Police 3 CJ 200 Criminal Law 3 CJ 225 Criminal Investigation 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Certificate of Completion: Basic Law Enforcement Total 30
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
The Business Department provides quality education and training that prepares the people of the CNMI for leadership and management careers in the private and public sectors, as well as providing the inspiration and academic foundation for successful entrepreneurship. Students are offered the option of pursuing the following Associate degrees:
An Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Business; An Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in either Accounting, Business Management, or Computer Applications; An Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Hospitality Management.
The A.A. degree in Business is designed to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university. The A.A.S. degrees in Business Administration and in Hospitality Management are designed to provide marketable job skills for students pursuing careers in accounting, computer applications and programming, tourism, management and supervision, to name a few. The A.A.S. degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Business Management also provides additional training for students who would like to become entrepreneurs and start their own business.
In addition, instructional services are provided for continuing education programs and workshops conducted through the NMC Community Development Institute (CDI). These training programs create developmental opportunities for the CNMI workforce to enhance their administrative and managerial skills, as well as improve productivity and profitability.
66 Northern Marianas College ASSOCIATE IN ARTS: BUSINESS
The A.A. degree in Business provides a more general business education with courses that are easier to transfer to other colleges or universities. If you plan to continue on to a Bachelor’s degree, an A.A. degree in Business provides you with a solid foundation in general education and core business courses that have the highest likelihood for successful transfer.
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 HE 150 Personal Health (or higher) 3 MA 161 College Algebra 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total 16
General Education Requirements Credits EN 202 English Composition II 3 PI 201/LI 150 Introduction to Philosophy / Introduction to Literature 3 HI 121 History of World Civilizations I 3 HI 122/GE 201 History of World Civilizations II / World Regional Geography 3 PY101/SO101 General Psychology / Introduction to Sociology 3 Biological Science with lab 4 Physical Science with lab 4 Total 23
Program Requirements Credits AC 220 Accounting Principles I 4 AC 221 Accounting Principles II 4 CS 103 Introduction to Computers 3 EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 EC 212 Principles of Microeconomics 3 MG 206 Business Communication 3 MG 220 Applied Math in Business 3 MG 231 Introduction to Business 3 MG 238 Business Law 3 Total 29
A.A.: Business Total 68
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) DEGREES
The Business Department’s A.A.S. degrees prepare students for work in their chosen field upon graduation by providing more intensive coursework in a particular field of study and requiring an internship component as part of the capstone course, CE 250 Cooperative Education. The following are the four A.A.S. degrees that the Business Department currently offers:
Northern Marianas College 67 A.A.S. degree in Business Administration – Accounting Emphasis A.A.S. degree in Business Administration – Business Management Emphasis A.A.S. degree in Business Administration – Computer Applications Emphasis A.A.S. degree in Hospitality Management
ACCOUNTING EMPHASIS
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 HE 150 Personal Health (or higher) 3 MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total 16
General Education Requirements Credits Arts and Humanities 3 CS 103 Introduction to Computers 3 Science with lab 4 EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Total 13
Program Requirements Credits OT 101 Keyboarding/Typewriting 2 CS 150 Spreadsheet Applications 3 MG 206 Business Communication 3 MG 220 Applied Math in Business 3 MG 231 Introduction to Business 3 MG 238 Business Law 3 AC 220 Accounting Principles I 4 AC 221 Accounting Principles II 4 AC 226 Computerized Accounting 3 AC 230 Intermediate Accounting I 3 AC 231 Intermediate Accounting II 3 CE 250 Introduction to Cooperative Education 3 Total 37 A.A.S. Business Administration: Accounting Emphasis Total 66
68 Northern Marianas College BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 HE 150 Personal Health (or higher) 3 MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total 16
General Education Requirements Credits Arts and Humanities 3 CS 103 Introduction to Computers 3 Science with lab 4 EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Total 13
Program Requirements Credits OT 101 Keyboarding/Typewriting 2 CS 140, 150, or 160 Computer Applications Course 3 MG 206 Business Communication 3 MG 220 Applied Math in Business 3 MG 231 Introduction to Business 3 MG 232 Introduction to Marketing 3 MG 234 Introduction to Management 3 MG 238 Business Law 3 MG 240 Personnel/Human Resource Management 3 MG 250 Small Business Management 3 AC 220 Accounting Principles I 3 AC 221 Accounting Principles II 4 CE 250 Introduction to Cooperative Education 3 Total 39
A.A.S. Business Administration: Business Management Emphasis Total 68
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS EMPHASIS
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3
Northern Marianas College 69 HE 150 Personal Health (or higher) 3 MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total 16
General Education Requirements Credits Arts and Humanities 3 CS 103 Introduction to Computers 3 Science with lab 4 EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Total 13 Program Requirements Credits OT 101 Keyboarding/Typewriting 2 MG 206 Business Communication 3 MG 220 Applied Math in Business 3 MG 231 Introduction to Business 3 AC 220 Accounting Principles I 3 CS 140 Database Applications I 3 CS 150 Spreadsheet Applications 3 CS 160 Desktop Publishing 3 CS 222 Web Design and Programming 3 CS 227 Introduction to Programming 3 CS 246 Database Applications II 3 CE 250 Introduction to Cooperative Education 3 Total 35
A.A.S. Business Administration: Computer Applications Emphasis Total 64
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Hospitality Management is designed to prepare students for a wide range of positions in hospitality management and various tourism-related businesses.
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 HE 150 Personal Health (or higher) 3 MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total 16
General Education Requirements Credits Arts and Humanities 3 CS 103 Introduction to Computers 3
70 Northern Marianas College BI 201 Natural History of the Mariana Islands 4 HI 255 History of the NMI 3 JA 101 Elementary Japanese I 4 Total 17
Program Requirements Credits TS 101 Introduction to Travel and Tourism 3 TS 103 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3 TS 182 Courtesy and Guest Relations 3 TS 185 Introduction to Food and Beverage Management 3 AC 220 Accounting Principles I 4 MG 220 Applied Math in Business 3 MG 231 Introduction to Business 3 MG 232 Introduction to Marketing 3 TS 288/CE250 Practicum Internship Training I / Intro to Cooperative Ed. 3 TS 298 Internship Training in Tourism and Hospitality 3 Total 31
A.A.S.: Hospitality Management Total 64
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement The mission of the Nursing Department is to generate locally educated and licensed nurses to work in the various health care provider agencies in the CNMI as well as in the Pacific region. The Northern Marianas College Nursing Department is committed to providing career guidance and education in nursing to those students of the CNMI and the Pacific Basin who desire to become Registered Nurses. To accomplish this commitment, we offer an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN). At the completion of the ASN program, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (National Computerized Licensure Examination) which leads to a Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and the United States.
Special Requirements and Procedures for the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing Program
1. All applicants must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate on file with the Office of Admissions and Records. 2. Applicants must request that official high school and college transcripts be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions and Records, Northern Marianas College, P.O. Box 501250, Saipan, MP 96950 USA. 3. Applicants must successfully complete 30 credits in prerequisite courses before entering the nursing program. These prerequisite courses are BI 101, BI 225, BI 251, BI 252, CH 124, PY 101, EN 101, and MA 132. 4. Applicants must have earned a GPA of at least 2.5 in order to enter the nursing program. Students earning a “D” or “F” grade in any course in the nursing program IDP must repeat the course with a grade of “C” or better. Students earning a “D” or “F” grade in a 100-level clinical course may not proceed to the next level until they have repeated the course and earned a “C” grade or better.
Northern Marianas College 71 5. For prior college credit to be accepted by the Nursing Department, the course must have been completed within the five years immediately prior to application. 6. Applicants must have an annual physical examination prior to entering the clinical area. The student must provide proof of current immunizations and of having had an examination for tuberculosis. 7. Applicants must be certified in CPR annually before entering the clinical area. 8. Students are expected to provide their own uniform, stethoscope, watch, and scissors for the clinical area. 9. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the clinical area.
New students intending to enter the nursing program must contact the Nursing Department for academic and career advisement, and must also apply for admission to the College at the Office of Admissions and Records.
Upon application to the College, potential nursing students must take the NMC placement tests in English and Mathematics. Based on the scores received on these tests, and on space availability, GPA, and completion of prerequisites, it is then determined whether a student may enter the Nursing Program. The Nursing Department Chairperson must approve any variations in these requirements.
Completion of MA 132, EN 101, PY 101, BI 101, CH 124, BI 225, BI 251, and BI 252 are required for entry into the A.S. Nursing program. Once accepted into the program, the nursing student must complete a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course and have a pre-entrance medical examination. Evidence of completion of these requirements must be on file in the Nursing Department office before the student can enter clinical areas at the hospital. Students are also required to attend all mandatory Annual In-Service requirements for the Department of Public Health staff of the Commonwealth Health Center.
An overall GPA of 2.5 covering all courses must be maintained in order to progress. Students whose GPA falls below 2.5 may progress to the next level only after they have restored their GPA to 2.5.
Students entering the Nursing Program receive a student handbook that contains material specific to the program and which governs student behavior and progression. Copies are available in the Nursing Department office.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE: NURSING
In order to be accepted into the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) program, the student must have successfully completed EN 101, MA 132, PY 101, CH 124, BI 101, BI 225, BI 251, and BI 252, unless an exemption is approved by the Nursing Department Chairperson.
No science courses will be accepted in transfer from other colleges that are older than 5 years and/or for which the student received less than a “C” grade.
Prerequisites Credits BI 101 Principles of Biology 4 CH 124 General Chemistry 4
72 Northern Marianas College BI 225 Basic Microbiology 4 BI 251 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BI 252 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 EN 101 English Composition I 3 MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4 PY 101 General Psychology 3 Total 30
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101* English Composition I * 3 HE 230 Nutrition and Health 3 MA 132* Intermediate Algebra (or higher) * 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total (excluding prerequisite credits) 9 * Program prerequisite, listed above
General Education Requirements Credits BI 101* Principles of Biology * 4 BI 225* Basic Microbiology * 4 BI 251* Human Anatomy and Physiology I * 4 BI 252* Human Anatomy and Physiology II * 4 CH 124* General Chemistry * 4 PY 101* General Psychology * 3 PY 201 Human Growth and Development 3 Total (excluding prerequisite credits) 3 * Program prerequisite, listed above
Program Requirements Credits NU 105 Basic Nursing Concepts and Skills 9 NU 107 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 8 NU 207 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 8 NU 212 Medical-Surgical Nursing III 8 NU 124 Pharmacology for Nurses and Clinical Math 4 NU 203 Maternal and Child Health Nursing 8 NU 209 Nursing Issues and Trends 2 Total 47
All courses in the Associate in Science in Nursing Program require a “C” grade or higher.
A.S.: Nursing Total 89
Actual Program Sequence
Prerequisites: First Semester Prerequisites: Second Semester
BI 101 Principles of Biology BI 225 Basic Microbiology
Northern Marianas College 73 CH 124 General Chemistry BI 251 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
EN 101 English Composition I PY 101 General Psychology
MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)
Summer Session: BI 252 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
First Semester (First Term) (Fall) Second Semester (Second Term) (Spring)
NU 105 Basic Nursing Concepts and Skills HE 230 Nutrition and Health
NU 124 Pharmacology and Clinical Math NU 107 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
PY 201 Human Growth and Development
Summer Session (Third Term): NU 203 Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Third Semester (Fourth Term) (Fall) Fourth Semester (Fifth Term) (Spring)
CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication NU 209 Nursing Issues and Trends
NU 207 Medical-Surgical Nursing II NU 212 Medical-Surgical Nursing III
SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management (NRM) is the study of agriculture, environment, and natural resource sciences with a focus on the sustainable utilization and conservation of our land, water, and air. The Associate in Science Degree in Natural Resources Management is designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce, or for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university.
Core Course Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 HE 150 Personal Health (or higher) 3 MA 151 Introduction to Statistics (or higher) 3-4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Total 15-16
General Education Requirements Credits Fine Arts/Humanities elective 3 Social Sciences elective 3
74 Northern Marianas College General interest elective 3 CS 103 Introduction to Computers 3 Total 12
Program Requirements Credits BI 201 Natural History of the Mariana Islands 4 NR 150 Introduction to Natural Resources Management 4 NR 153 Environmental Conservation 4 NR 253 Species and Ecosystem Management 4 NR 255 Conservation Politics and Economics 4 NR 295 Natural Resources Management Seminar 1 NR 298 Natural Resources Management Internship 4 NR 290 Special Topics in Natural Resources Management 1-4 Total 26-29
Science Electives * Credits Total: 16
* The student MUST take an additional 16 credit hours of biological and physical science courses from the following list: BI 101, BI 103, BI 106, BI 141, CH 124, CH 141, NS 101, NS 140.
At least one course must be in the biological sciences, and at least one course must be in the physical sciences.
A.S.: Natural Resources Management Total 69-73
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION The Northern Marianas College School of Education (SOE) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of education in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) by providing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Elementary Education with concentrations in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Rehabilitation & Human Services.
TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM The NMC School of Education is dedicated to enhancing the quality of education in the CNMI by providing a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with concentrations in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Rehabilitation and Human Services.
A Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) supports the teacher preparation program. The CRC serves as a specialized resource center that is linked to the main NMC library system. Its holdings include texts for educational research and curriculum materials to enhance constructivist-teaching methodology and provide primary resources for education students, teachers-in-training, and mentor teachers. Any student registered for an education course has access to the resources available in the CRC.
Northern Marianas College 75 The Elementary Education Program is designed to engage students enrolled as education majors in a developmental process of acquiring the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to promote educational excellence and equity in the classroom. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program is based upon the latest research and current best educational and classroom practices. The SOE faculty designed each course to incorporate the cultural strengths of the children of the CNMI and teach how to match those strengths to teaching practices, incorporating the latest research-based methodologies.
SOE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Education All students who plan to major in Education must first be admitted to Northern Marianas College. Students may then declare Elementary Education as their major. All Education majors must enroll in and successfully pass with a “C” grade or better, all the listed core courses, general education courses, and program requirements listed in the B.S.
Time Limit for Coursework The academic records and coursework of readmitted and transfer students must be evaluated by the SOE to ensure that updated and current curriculum content is covered by the students’ previous coursework. All program requirement courses must have been taken and passed with a grade of “C” or higher within the past five years of the semester of readmission and/or transfer (with the exception of ED 205, ED 300, and ED 320). All program requirement courses taken more than five years from the semester of readmission and/or transfer must be retaken to ensure updated curriculum content is covered.
Teacher Candidate
Admission to Teacher Candidacy Status Application for Teacher Candidacy should take place during the semester the student completes 40 semester hours of applicable college credits towards the B.S. degree in Elementary Education and meets all the specific prerequisite requirements. Applications may be obtained from the SOE administration office, currently located in Building T. The completed application is to be submitted to the School of Education Director or designee prior to the announced deadline. Students should inquire about this process early in the semester. All students wishing to register for School of Education 300 and 400 level classes are required to submit an application for admission to the SOE demonstrating that he or she has met the following requirements: *
x Completion with a grade of “C” or higher of EN 202 from NMC or the equivalent from a U.S. accredited institution. The NMC Office of Admissions and Records (OAR) must verify required documentation through an official transcript. x Completion with a grade of “C” or higher of MA 132 or higher or its equivalent from a U.S. accredited institution. The NMC OAR must verify this through an official transcript. x Complete with a grade of “C” or higher all prerequisite courses for 300/400 level education courses. These prerequisite courses are ED 105, ED 205, ED 211, ED 282, and ED 300. Exceptions are those students who have completed with a grade of “C” or higher prerequisite courses from a U.S. accredited institution, with OAR verification through official transcripts, and the approval of the School of Education Director or designee. x Hold a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher at the time of application.
76 Northern Marianas College x Submit an official copy of scores for the Praxis I – PPST (Pre-professional Skills Test, Basic Skills and General Knowledge) in reading, writing, and mathematics. Although the Praxis may be taken more than once, students will not be accepted in 300 and 400 level classes until they have evidence of meeting the following established baseline scores: Mathematics Score of 162, a Writing Score of 161, and a Reading Score of 160. x Submit to OAR official transcripts for all credits earned outside of NMC. *NMC School of Education students who successfully completed 12 credit hours of 300/400 level classes as of December 15, 2003 are exempt from the Praxis I. After November 1, 2003 all students must meet all prerequisite course requirements for any 300/400 level classes. The SOE will establish deadlines for submission of the application and all required materials.
A review by the SOE is required of each application, followed by an interview of the applicant by the SOE. The student will be provided with a certification of full admission to teacher candidacy, a letter of provisional admission to teacher candidacy, or a denial letter with cause, no later than seven (7) calendar days from the date of the interview.
Provisional Admission to Teacher Candidacy Students in the following categories will be admitted as provisional members of the SOE in D accordance with the requirements listed below. Applications may be obtained from the SOE administration office, currently in Building T. The completed application is to be submitted to the Director of the School of Education prior to the announced deadline.
(A) Transfer students with 40 or more semester hours of earned credit acceptable for admission to teacher candidacy but who do not meet all course prerequisites shall:
x Follow all application procedures and rules.
x Submit results of the PRAXIS I.
x Verify the successful completion of EN 202 and MA 132 or higher or the equivalent from an accredited U.S. institution through the OAR.
x Register for prerequisite courses.
When all requirements are met, the transfer student will become a teacher candidate in the SOE.
(B) Holders of a baccalaureate degree in the field of Education or a related field from an accredited U.S. institution, recognized non-U.S. institution, or an unaccredited institution must submit an application and meet all entrance and GPA requirements.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Only courses passed with a grade of “C” or better will be accepted for graduation for the baccalaureate degree. All potential graduates must pass with a grade of “C” or better all the core courses, general education courses, and required Education courses listed on the IDP.
It is recommended that graduates seeking CNMI Teacher Certification obtain Teacher Certification requirements from the CNMI Public School System.
Northern Marianas College 77 SOE POLICY INFORMATION
1. Time and Attendance x Tardy: A tardy shall be considered a full class absence for the following: o 30 minutes or more tardy for a 3 hour class o 20 minutes tardy for a 2 hour class o 15 minutes tardy for a 1.5 hour class o 30 minutes cumulative tardiness is considered one absence. x Death in the Immediate Family: The student is responsible for notifying the instructor on or before the start of the scheduled class and for complying with the instructor’s modified deadline for the submission of all approved make-up work. The student must provide any one of the following acceptable documents in order for the absence(s) to be considered excused and for approved make-up work be allowed: o Copy of a Death Certificate o Copy of a Death Announcement o Memorial Book o Immediate Family: Spouse, Child, Parent, Grandparent, and Sibling. o The burden of proof lies with the student. o A formal letter of request for extended absences must be submitted to the SOE Director prior to the absence and is subject to approval. The maximum number of absences should not exceed 10% of the scheduled classes; otherwise a grade of “F” (Failure) will be awarded. A grade of “I” for Incomplete may be awarded upon the approval of the course instructor and the Director for School of Education. x Illness: For absences related to illness, the student is responsible for notifying the instructor on or before the start of the scheduled class and for complying with the instructor’s modified deadline for the submission of all approved make-up work. o The student must provide an original Illness Certification (doctor’s slip) in order for the absence(s) to be considered excused and for make-up work be allowed. o The maximum number of absences should not exceed 10% of the scheduled classes; otherwise a grade of “F” for Failure will be awarded. o A grade of “I” for Incomplete may be awarded upon the approval of the course instructor and the Director for School of Education.
2. Academic Dishonesty: x The School of Education prepares students to be future teachers. The teaching profession is among the most important in society and requires that the teacher model honest behavior at all times and ensure that students also practice honest behavior. Academic Dishonesty refers to the following: o Cheating on any examination or assignments. o Failing to report a student who cheats on any examination or assignment o Plagiarism o Providing false information to any member of SOE x Regarding academic dishonesty, students shall be responsible to accomplish the following: o Read SOE Code of Conduct o Sign acknowledgement of receipt and understanding of SOE Code of Conduct (Attachment)
78 Northern Marianas College o Note: Provide for exceptions for students who need supplemental instruction o Abide By SOE Code of Conduct x Duty to investigate and report academic dishonesty o The Instructor shall be responsible to investigate all suspected or reported incidents of academic dishonesty. The Instructor shall ensure that the SOE Director is informed of all suspected or reported incidents of academic dishonesty. o A student suspected of academic dishonesty shall be notified as soon as practicable (not later than one week following suspicion or reporting academic dishonesty). o The instructor and student shall meet to discuss the allegation(s) of academic dishonesty. The student shall have the right to say nothing on the subject. The student shall be provided summary information on the allegation(s) of academic dishonesty sufficient to understand the nature of the allegation(s). The student shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to present information to refute the allegation(s). x The instructor shall submit incident reports including the following: o Suspicion of academic dishonesty o Receipt of allegation(s) of academic dishonesty o Meeting with student on the subject of academic dishonesty x Following receipt and review of information regarding academic dishonesty, meeting with the student and review of information provided by the student, the instructor shall prepare a written report to the SOE Director. A copy of this report shall be provided to the student. The student shall acknowledge receipt of the written report. However, such receipt by the student shall not be used to prove any academic dishonesty.
Northern Marianas College 79 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
100/200-LEVEL PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS Core Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 MA 132 or higher Mathematics 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Subtotal 13
General Education Requirements Credits PS 110 Political Science 3 LI 150/250 Literature (choose one) 3 Any 4 credit Biological Science (choose one) 4 Any 4 credit Physical Science (choose one) 4 EN 202 English Composition II 3 GE 201 Geography 3 PY 101 Psychology 3 History History (choose one) 3 HI 255 NMI History 3 AR 101/135 Fine Arts (choose one) 3 DR101/120 / MU106 Performing Arts (choose one) 3 Subtotal 35
Program Requirements Credits ED 205 Child Development 3 ED 211 Introduction to Teaching 4 ED 282 Multicultural Foundations 3 ED 300 Educational Psychology 3 ED 315 Inclusive Practices for Students with Learning Problems 3 ED 319 Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers 3 ED 320 Fine Arts for Elementary Teachers 3 ED 321 Literature and Language Arts for Elementary Teachers 4 ED 351 Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management 3 ED 353 Adaptive Health & PE Methods for Elementary Teachers 4 ED 370 Integrated Planning and Programs 3 ED 401 Teaching Methods In Special Education 3 ED 406 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students 3 ED 432 Teaching Elementary and Middle School Math 3 ED 433 Science as Inquiry Methodology 3 ED 434 Social Studies in Action: A Methods Course 3 ED 435 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading 5 ED 450 Assessment and Evaluation 3 ED 471 Integrated Lessons and Activities 4 ED 480 Educational Technology 3 ED 492/493 Student Teaching Practicum/Community Ed. Practicum 12 Subtotal 78
80 Northern Marianas College B.S.: Elementary Education Total 126
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Freshman – Semester 1 Freshman – Semester 2 x EN 101 English Composition I (3 crs) x EN 202 English Composition II (3 crs) x HI 101/102/121 or 122 History (EN PL x MA 132/141 Mathematics (4 crs) x 093/094) (3 crs) x GE 201 – Geography (EN PL 101) (3 crs) x PY 101 Psych. (EN PL 101) (3 crs) x DR 101 or 120 or MU106 (EN PL 093/094) x ED 211 – Introduction to Teaching (EN PL (3 crs) 093/094) (4 crs) Freshman – Semester 3 Sophomore – Semester 1 x Physical Science (EN PL 093/094 or 101) (4 x ED 205 – Child Dev. (EN PL 101) (3 crs) crs) x ED 282 – Multicultural Foundations (EN PL x PS 110 Political Science (EN PL 101) (3 crs) 202) (3 crs) x CO 210 - Speech (EN PL 101) (3 crs) x LI 150/250 – Literature (EN PL 101) (3 crs) x AR 101 or 135 (EN PL 093/094) (3 crs) x ED 300 Educational Psychology (3 crs) Sophomore – Semester 2 Junior – Semester 1 x HI 255 NMI History (EN PL 093/094) x SO 297 Current Issues (EN PL 202) (3 rs) (3 crs) x ED 351 Inst. Strat. & Class. Management (3 x Biological Science – (EN PL 093/094) crs) (4crs) x ED 370 Integrated Planning and Programs (3 x ED 319 Children’s Literature (EN PL 202) (3 crs) crs) x ED 450 Assessment & Evaluation (3 crs) x ED 315 Inclusive Practices for Students with Learning Problems (3 crs) Junior Semester 2 Senior – Semester 1 x ED 321 Literature and Language Arts for x ED 353 Health & PE Methods for Elem. Elem. Teachers (EN PL 202) (4 crs) Teachers (4 crs) x ED 320 Fine Arts for Elem. Teachers (EN PL x ED 434 Social Studies in Action (3 crs) 202) (3 crs) x ED 435 Diagnostic & Prescriptive Reading x ED 401 Teaching Methods in Special (5 crs) Education x ED 432 Teaching Elem. and Middle School Math (EN PL 202) (3 crs) Senior – Semester 2 Senior – Semester 3 x ED 406 Teaching Linguistically Diverse ED 492 (12 crs) (all courses must be completed Students first; Praxis II required for completion) x ED 433 Science as Inquiry Methodology x ED 471 Integrative Lessons and Activities x ED 480 Educational Technology
Note: Teacher Candidacy is required Courses ED 315 and above.
Northern Marianas College 81 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
The NMC School of Education offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Students take core courses and general education courses in the Arts and Sciences before completing their required Education courses, including the 12-credit student teaching requirement. Students successfully completing all of the requirements then receive an accredited baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education. Students must complete all courses identified on the IDP within seven years, the first year commencing on taking Introduction to Teaching.
100/200-LEVEL PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS Core Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 MA 132 or higher Mathematics 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Subtotal 13
General Education Requirements Credits PS 110 Political Science 3 LI 150/250 Literature (choose one) 3 Any 4 credit Biological Science (choose one) 4 Any 4 credit Physical Science (choose one) 4 EN 202 English Composition II 3 GE 201 Geography 3 PY 101 Psychology 3 History History (choose one) 3 HI 255 NMI History 3 AR 101/135 Fine Arts (choose one) 3 DR101/120 / MU106 Performing Arts (choose one) 3 Subtotal 35
Program Requirements Credits ED 205 Child Development 3 ED 211 Introduction to Teaching 4 ED 242 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 ED 246 Administration in Early Childhood Education 3 ED 282 Multicultural Foundations 3 ED 300 Educational Psychology 3 ED 315 Inclusive Practices 3 ED 341 Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 3 ED 342 Assessment in Early Childhood Education 3 ED 343 Guiding and Nurturing Young Children 3 ED 345 Education for Parenthood 3 ED 351 Instructional Strategies & Classroom Management 3 ED 401 Teaching Methods In Special Education 3 ED 406 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students 3 ED 451 Integrated Science & Math for Young Children 4
82 Northern Marianas College ED 452 Teaching Reading & Literacy in Early Childhood Ed. 4 ED 453 Creative Arts & Expression in Early Childhood Education 4 ED 454 Physical Education, Safety & Health in ECE 4 ED 455 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education 4 ED 480 Educational Technology 3 ED 492/ 93/494 Student Teaching Practicum/Community Ed. Practicum 12 Subtotal 78 B.S.: Early Childhood Education Total 126
Northern Marianas College 83 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION - SPECIAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
The NMC School of Education offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Students take core courses and general education courses in the Arts and Sciences before completing their required Education courses, including the 12-credit student teaching requirement. Students successfully completing all of the requirements then receive an accredited baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education. Students must complete all courses identified on the IDP within seven years, the first year commencing on taking Introduction to Teaching.
100/200-LEVEL PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS Core Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 MA 132 or higher Mathematics 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Subtotal 13
General Education Requirements Credits PS 110 Political Science 3 LI 150/250 Literature (choose one) 3 Any 4 credit Biological Science (choose one) 4 Any 4 credit Physical Science (choose one) 4 EN 202 English Composition II 3 GE 201 Geography 3 PY 101 Psychology 3 History History (choose one) 3 HI 255 NMI History 3 AR 101/135 Fine Arts (choose one) 3 DR101/120 / MU106 Performing Arts (choose one) 3 Subtotal 35
Program Requirements ED 205 Child Development 3 ED 211 Introduction to Teaching 4 ED 247 Medical Implications of Special Educ. in the Classroom 3 ED 282 Multicultural Foundations 3 ED 300 Educational Psychology 3 ED 315 Inclusive Practices for Students with Learning Problems 3 ED 316 Foundations of Instruction in Special Education 3 ED 351 Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management 3 ED 352 Behavior Management in the Classroom 3 ED 353 Health and PE Methods for Elementary Teachers 4 ED 360 Methodology and Adaptation of Curriculum 3 ED 396 Internship in Special Education 3 ED 397 Current Issues in Special Education 3 ED 398 Assistive Technology for Special Education Teachers 3 ED 401 Teaching Methods In Special Education 3 ED 406 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students 3
84 Northern Marianas College ED 433 Science as Inquiry Methodology 3 ED 435 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading 5 ED 450 Assessment and Evaluation 3 ED 456 Special Education Diagnostic and Assessment 4 ED 457 Develop. Reading; Instruction, Assess.& Redemption 3 ED 492 Student Teaching Practicum/Community Ed. Practicum 12 Subtotal 79 B.S.: Special Education Total 127
Northern Marianas College 85 SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Freshman - Semester 1 Freshman - Semester 2 EN093/94 or higher EN101 (3cr) EN202 - English (3cr) ED105 - Computers (3cr) MA141 - Mathematics (4cr) HI101/102/121 or 122 - History (3cr) PS110 - Political Science (3cr) AR101 or 135 (3cr) Foreign Language (4cr) PY101 - Psychology (3cr) Total 15 credits Total 14 credits Freshman - Semester 3 Sophomore - Semester 1 GE201/101 Geography (3cr) ED205 - Child Development (3cr) Physical Science (4cr) ED282 - Multicultural Foundations (3cr) CO210 - Speech (3c) Biological Science (4cr) ED211 - Introduction to Teaching (4cr) LI150/250 - Literature (3cr) Note: Apply for Teacher Candidacy during this Semester Total 14 credits Total 13 credits Sophomore - Semester 2 Junior - Semester 1 DR101 or 120 or MU106 (3cr) SO297 - Current Issues (3cr) HI255 - CNMI History (3cr) ED315 - Inclusive Practices (3cr) ED247 - Medical Imp of SpEd in the Clsrm ED351 - Instruct Strat & Clsrm Mgmnt (3cr) (3cr) ED353 - Health & Adaptive PE Methods (4cr) ED300 - Educational Psychology (3cr) Total 13 credits Total 12 credits Junior - Semester 2 Senior - Semester 1 ED316 - Foundations of SpEd Instruction (3cr) ED396 - Internship in Special Education (3cr) ED352 - Behavior Mgmnt in the Classroom ED397 - Current Issues in Special Education (3cr) (3cr) ED398 - Assistive Tech for SpEd Teachers ED435 - Diagnostic & Prescriptive Reading (3cr) (5cr) ED401 - Teaching Methods in SpEd (3cr) ED450 - Assessment & Evaluation (3cr) Total 12 credits Total 14 credits Senior - Semester 2 Senior - Semester 3 ED406 - Tchng Ling Diverse Students (3cr) ED492/495 - Student Teaching Practicum ED456 - Student Eval, Diagnosis, & Asmnt (12cr) (3cr) Ed457 - Dvlpmntl Reading; Inst/Asmnt/Rmd (3cr) Total - 9 credits Total - 12 credits Notes: Total Credits for Special Education Concentration = 42 Total Credits for BS in Teacher Education = 128
86 Northern Marianas College BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION - REHABILITATION & HUMAN SERVICES CONCENTRATION
The NMC School of Education offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. Students take core courses and general education courses in the Arts and Sciences befor completing their required Education courses, including the 12-credit student teaching requirement Students successfully completing all of the requirements then receive an accredited baccalaureate degre in Rehabilitation and Human Services. Students must complete all courses identified on the IDP withi seven years, the first year commencing on taking Introduction to Teaching.
100/200-LEVEL PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS Core Requirements Credits CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 MA 132 or higher Mathematics 4 SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI 3 Subtotal 13
General Education Requirements Credits PS 110 Political Science 3 LI 150/250 Literature (choose one) 3 Any 4 credit Biological Science (choose one) 4 Any 4 credit Physical Science (choose one) 4 EN 202 English Composition II 3 GE 201 Geography 3 PY 101 Psychology 3 History History (choose one) 3 HI 255 NMI History 3 AR 101/135 Fine Arts (choose one) 3 DR101/120 / MU106 Performing Arts (choose one) 3 Subtotal 35
Program Requirements Credits ED 205 Child Development 3 ED 211 Introduction to Teaching 4 ED 282 Multicultural Foundations 3 RH 200 Disability and Society 3 RH 215 Introduction to Rehabilitation & Human Services 3 CJ 101 Introduction Criminal Justice 3 CJ 103 Juvenile Delinquency 3 CJ 104 Dynamics of Substance Abuse 3 RH 310 Theories and Techniques of Counseling 3 RH320 Community Resources 3 RH 330 Human Services Fieldwork I 4 RH 400 Case Management 3 RH 420 Human Services Program Management 3 RH 430 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability 3 RH 440 Human Services Fieldwork II 4
Northern Marianas College 87 ED 315 Inclusive Practices 3 ED 351 Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management 3 ED 352 Behavior Management in the Classroom 3 ED 401 Teaching Methods In Special Education 3 ED 406 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students 3 ED 493 Community Education Practicum 12 Subtotal 75 B.S.: Rehabilitation and Human Services Total 123
88 Northern Marianas College SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION - REHABILITATION AND HUMAN SERVICES CONCENTRATION Freshman-Semester 1 Freshman-Semester 2 EN 093/094 (4 NDU each) or EN 101(3 EN 202-English (3 credits) credits) -English MA 132 or above-Mathematics (4 credits) AR 101/135-Fine Arts (3 credits) (EN PL PS 110-Political Science (3 credits) (EN PL 093/094) 101/ MA PL 091) BE 111-College Success (3 Credits) (EN PL PY 101-Psychology (3 credits) (EN PL 101) 083/084) (prerequisite or concurrent DR 101/120; MU 106 (3 Credits)Performing enrollment course for MA 088, 089, 091) Arts MA 087/089/091(3-4 NDU each) or MA 132 (4 credits)-Mathematics Total: 16 credits Credits vary depending on NDU hours Freshman-Semester 3 Sophomore-Semester 1 ED 211-Introduction to Teaching (4 credits) Physical Science (CH 124 or NS 101/140) (EN PL 093/094) (4 credits) (EN/MA PL varies) CO 210-Speech (3 credits) (EN PL 101) HI 101/102/121/122-History (3 credits) (EN PL 215-Introduction to Human Services (3 credits) varies) (EN PL 101) RH 200-Disability and Society (3 credits) (EN ED 205 Child Development (3 credits) PL 101) RH HI 255-NMI History (3 credits) (EN PL Total: 13 credits 093/094) Total: 13 credits Sophomore-Semester 2 Junior-Semester 1 LI 150/250-Literature (3 credits) (EN PL 101) GE 201-Geography (3 credits) (EN PL 101 (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) SO 297-Current Issues (3 credits) (EN PL BI 101-Biological Science (4 credits) (EN 202/MA PL 091) 093/094/MA PL 091) RH 310-Theories and Techniques of CJ 101-Criminal Justice (3 credits) (EN PL Counseling (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 093/094) 161) ED 282 Multicultural Foundations (3 credits) CJ 103-Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits) (EN Total: 13 credits PL 101 Total: 12 credits Junior-Semester 2 Senior-Semester 1 RH 320-Community Resources (3 credits) CJ 104-Dynamics of Substance Abuse (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) (3 credits) (EN PL 093/094) RH 330-Human Services Fieldwork RH 400-Case Management (3 credits) (EN PL Experience I (4 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 202/MA PL 161) 161) ED 352-Behavior Management in the ED 351-Instructional Strategies and Classroom Classroom (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) Management (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL ED 315-Inclusive Practices for Students with 161) Learning Problems (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA ED 401-Teaching Methods in Special PL 161) Education (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) Total: 12 credits Total: 13 credits Senior-Semester 2 Senior-Semester 3 ED 406-Teaching Linguistically Diverse ED 493-Community Education Practicum Students (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) (12 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) RH 430-Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of
Northern Marianas College 89 Disability (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) RH 440-Human Services Fieldwork Experience II (4 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) RH 420-Human Services Program Management (3 credits) (EN PL 202/MA PL 161) Total: 12 credits Total: 13 credits
90 Northern Marianas College cost accounting, budgeting, and planning; COURSE using accounting for management purposes; DESCRIPTIONS and an introduction to accounting for a manufacturing enterprise. Prerequisite: AC 220. English Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered NOTE 1: Most courses indicate an English Fall and Spring) Placement Level (reading level/writing level), and some a Math Placement Level. AC 226 Computerized Accounting (3) These mean that to take the course the This course provides students who have student must have successfully completed been exposed to manual accounting the English/Math courses at the indicated procedures opportunities to work hands-on level or be taking them concurrently or be with a computerized accounting system. eligible to take them. Eligibility is This course covers general ledger, accounts determined by having successfully receivable, accounts payable, depreciation, completed the English/Math course at the and payroll procedures, and uses Intuit immediately preceding level or by having QuickBooks software. Prerequisite: AC placed at or above the indicated level in the 220. English Placement Level: EN 101. English Placement Test or the Math Math Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered Placement Test. Spring) NOTE 2: Unless otherwise indicated, all AC 230 Intermediate Accounting I (3) prerequisite courses must have been This course concentrates on accounting completed with a “C” grade or higher. theories and components of financial statements. It includes an in-depth study of NOTE 3: Not all courses are offered every accounting’s conceptual framework, the semester. See the current Schedule of accounting process, financial statements, Courses for availability. time value of money, cash and receivables, inventories, and fixed assets. It emphasizes the application of generally accepted ACCOUNTING accounting principles to these components and to reporting procedures. Prerequisite: AC 221. English Placement Level: EN 101. AC 220 Accounting Principles I (3) Math Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered This is a comprehensive course covering Fall) generally accepted accounting principles, the accounting cycle, accounting for service AC 231 Intermediate Accounting II (3) and merchandise enterprises, payroll, cash This course continues the study of management, valuation of inventory, accounting theories and components of accounts receivable, plant assets, and current financial statements. It includes utilization liabilities. Prerequisites: CS 103 and MG and retirement of non-concurrent assets, 220. English Placement Level: EN 101. liabilities, owners’ equity, and the Math Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered application of generally accepted accounting fall and spring) principles. It also includes the study of special problems in income determination AC 221 Accounting Principles II (4) and other dimensions of financial reporting. This course continues the study of Prerequisite: AC 230. English Placement accounting principles with emphasis on Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: MA accounting for corporations. This course 132. (Offered Spring) covers preparation of cash flow statements; financial statements analysis; introduction to
Northern Marianas College 91 ANTHROPOLOGY the arts, practice in creative problem solving, and the development of a leisure activity for personal satisfaction. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math AN 105 Cultural Anthropology (3) Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and This course provides an introduction to the Spring) idea of culture as used in anthropology; cultural behavior, values, patterns, and AR 107 Introduction to Black and White dynamics; culture and the individual; and Photography (3) cross-cultural issues in contemporary life. This course introduces the student to the This course incorporates data from Pacific basic elements and principles of black and island cultures. English Placement Level: white photography. Technical aspects of the EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. medium, composition, equipment, film (Offered Fall and Spring) development, and printing are covered. Darkroom laboratory is a required course activity. NOTE: Since darkroom equipment ART and space is limited, the maximum enrollment for any section of this course is 10 students. Prerequisite: A “C” grade or AR 101 Introduction to Art (3) better in AR 101, AR 103, or AR 135 or This course covers major art trends and their instructor’s permission. English Placement place in history. The content includes art Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: media, art techniques, elements and None. principles of design, art criticism, and aesthetics. AR 135 Studio for Non-Majors (3) English Placement Level: EN 093/094. This is an introductory studio art course Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall designed to give students a basic and Spring) understanding of the creative process, exposure to art works of professionally and AR 103 Drawing (3) historically relevant artists, and the This course covers basic drawing concepts experience of working in a variety of art with studio investigation of line, shape, media. This course is of value to students, value, form, and space. Various drawing such as elementary school teachers, who media are introduced, and student work will need knowledge of a diverse range of art be matted and presented in an art exhibit. forms. This course also contributes to a English Placement Level: EN 073/074. well-rounded education that includes Math Placement Level: None. (Offered as understanding and appreciation of the arts, needed) practice in creative problem solving, and the development of a leisure activity for AR 105 Digital Media Design (3) personal satisfaction. English Placement This course focuses on the students’ Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: understanding of the elements and principles None. (Offered Fall and Spring) of design using digital media. Students are exposed to the use of visual, graphic, and AR 207 Intermediate Black and White animation design through the use of the Photography (4) exciting mediums of computer imagery and This course builds upon the basic principles multi-media. Students will work in teams taught in the introductory course. Additional collaboratively in order to discover the technical skills such as on-camera flash, various practical applications of digital studio lighting, and the zone system are media design. In addition, the students will introduced. Darkroom laboratory work is a gain an appreciation and understanding of required course activity. NOTE: Since
92 Northern Marianas College darkroom equipment and space are Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall extremely limited, the maximum enrollment and Spring) for any section of this course is 10 students. Prerequisite: Completion of AR 107 with a BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE grade of “B” or better, or permission of the instructor. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. BI 101 Principles of Biology (4) This introductory course covers the AR 214 Painting (3) principles of general biology and such topics This is a studio course exploring various as cell biology, genetics, evolution, painting media and basic techniques. diversity, and ecology. Laboratory exercises Prerequisite: AR 103 or AR 135, or and field trips are required. English instructor’s permission. English Placement Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math Level: EN 073/074. Math Placement Level: Placement Level: MA 091. (Offered Fall None. and Spring) AR 214 FS Painting (3) BI 103 Marine Biology (4) This course offers the student the This course provides an introduction to the opportunity to continue skill building that biology of the marine environment. Special was introduced in the beginning painting emphasis is placed on the marine course. Students are required to complete a environment of Micronesia and its total of four works and demonstrate a high importance to island communities. level of skill, confidence in the medium, and Laboratory exercises and field trips are progression. Prerequisite: AR 214 and the designed to bring students into contact with instructor’s permission. English Placement local marine organisms and their habitats. Level: EN 073/074. Math Placement Level: Laboratory and field trips are required. None. Ability to swim is recommended but not required. English Placement Level: EN AR 216 Ceramics (3) 093/094. Math Placement Level: MA 091. This course introduces the student to the various techniques of ceramics production BI 106 Agricultural Science (4) (pinch, slab, coil, and wheel throwing) for This course provides an overview of the creating functional and decorative objects. biology of agriculture. This course examines English Placement Level: EN 073/074. the interdisciplinary role functions and Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall impact of animal and plant production on and Spring) humans, on the environment, and society. Topics will include production fundamentals AR 216 FS Ceramics (3) of food, fiber, and medicinal plants; the This course offers students the opportunity production of food animals; integrated pest to continue skill building that was management ecology; political and introduced in the beginning ceramics course, socioeconomic issues of agro-ecology; and concentrate the focus of their study in a biotechnological advances in the discipline; specialized direction as discussed with and and sustainable agriculture. Laboratory and determined by the instructor. Focused study field trips are required. English Placement may include wheel thrown forms and Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: ceramic sculpture, and developing the MA 091. students’ ability to successfully operate electric and combustion kilns. Prerequisite: BI 141 Plant Science (4) AR 216 and the instructor’s permission. This course introduces students to the study English Placement Level: EN 073/074. of living plants to illustrate the fundamental
Northern Marianas College 93 principles of plant ecology. Topics will required. Prerequisites: BI 101, CH 124. cover cellular organization, photosynthesis, English Placement Level: EN 202. Math respiration, growth and development, Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered reproduction, mineral nutrition, and water Fall) absorption. Laboratory and field trips are required. English Placement Level: EN BI 252 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 093/094. Math Placement Level: MA 091. (4) This is the second part of a two-semester BI 201,Natural History of the Mariana sequence covering human anatomy and Islands(4) physiology at the biochemical, cellular, This is a natural history survey course microscopic, tissue, and organ levels. This covering the geology, ecology, and flora course is designed for those entering and fauna of the Mariana Islands. professional health care fields, although Laboratory and field trips are required. enrollment is open to all students. As part of the field trips, swimming or Laboratory and field trips are required. hiking may be required. English Prerequisite: BI 251. English Placement Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA Placement Level: MA 091. 132. (Offered Fall and Spring)
BI 225 Basic Microbiology (4) This is a survey course covering the COLLEGE SKILLS major groups of microorganisms in relation to their classification, characteristics, and medical importance, BE 111 College Success (3) and introduces students to related topics This course is designed to help students in immunology and epidemiology. It is become successful in college by developing and practicing academic skills in reading, intended for students entering the fields writing, listening, critical thinking, note of professional health care, although taking, studying, memorizing, and test other students may wish to enroll in the taking, and time management techniques, course. Laboratory and field trips are and by promoting personal responsibility, required. Prerequisite: A “C” grade or self-confidence, and awareness of self and higher in BI 101. English Placement others. This course also familiarizes students Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: with college services and resources and MA 132. (Offered Fall and Spring) explores career and further education options. This course replaces BE 110 College Life Skills. English Placement BI 251 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Level: EN 083/084. Math Placement Level: (4) None. (Offered Fall and Spring) This is the first part of a two-semester sequence covering human anatomy and physiology at the biochemical, cellular, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS microscopic, tissue, and organ levels. In this course, all body systems are presented, discussed, and integrated with OT 101 Keyboarding/Typewriting (2) one another. This course is designed for This course introduces students to the those entering professional health care computer keyboard and related hardware in fields, although enrollment is open to all a hands-on approach to the practical use of a students. Laboratory and field trips are computer in their college career. This course
94 Northern Marianas College shows the students the functions of the keys of a standard computer keyboard, points out the differences with typewriter keyboards, CS 150 Spreadsheet Applications (3) and trains students in the proper procedures This is an intermediate to advanced course for producing computer-assisted research in spreadsheet applications that builds on the with neatly formatted and printed output for knowledge and skills introduced in CS 103 their own reference and assignments. This Introduction to Computers. This course course also teaches students proper typing covers entering different types of data into techniques, with the goal for the students to worksheets, performing calculations with attain a typing speed of 35 words per formulas, making “what-if” decisions, minute. English Placement Level: EN managing a list or a dataset, summarizing 083/084. Math Placement Level: None. data into tables and charts, and creating (Offered Fall and Spring) reports for print and the Web. This course uses Microsoft Excel 2007. Prerequisite: CS 103. English Placement Level: EN CS 103 Introduction to Computers (3) 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. This course covers basic knowledge of PC (Offered Fall and Spring) hardware--including the system unit, local area networks, and the Internet. This course CS 160 Desktop Publishing (3) provides students with practical skills in This course is designed to allow students to using the Windows operating system and in develop proficiency in using specialized using common PC application programs, desktop publishing software to create a including a word processor, a spreadsheet, a variety of printed publications. Students presentation program, and a database learn and apply professional graphic design program. This course also teaches students principles in the creative design and layout how to use the Internet for communication of high quality printed materials, including and research and introduces them to creating integration of text, photographs, and Web pages. This course emphasizes using graphics for business-related tasks. This the PC as a multiple applications tool. course covers proper use of sophisticated Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: OT hardware and the Adobe CS4 (Creative 101, or demonstrated proficiency on a Suite 4) applications Illustrator, Photoshop, recognized proficiency test. English and InDesign. Students incorporate the Placement Level: EN 083/084. Math process of analyzing information, purpose, Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and and audience in selecting and creating the Spring) appropriate visual signals to communicate desired messages effectively. Students also learn the basics of digital photography and CS 140 Database Applications I (3) image retouching. Prerequisite: CS 103. This course introduces students to the field English Placement Level: EN 101. Math of data management and database systems. Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and This course introduces database terms and Spring) concepts and provides students with knowledge and skills to successfully create a CS 222 Web Design and Programming (3) database and create database applications. This course introduces the topic of Web Site This course focuses on database Design with the focus being computer implementation and creating applications. It coding methodologies to include HTML, covers basic Structured Query Language XHTML, and CSS. XHTML will be (SQL) and Query by Example using MS presented as a document structure language, Access 2007. Prerequisite: CS 103. English and CSS will be presented as the Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement presentation (format) description language. Level: MA 132. (Offered Fall) Students will create and manipulate
Northern Marianas College 95 computer images to create web graphics for job training that is related to the student's use on their web site. Fundamental career and educational goals. This work computer networking concepts will be experience course will enhance the student’s covered so that students understand how the career self-awareness and current Internet works. Students will host their web employment skills. This course integrates site on a web server. Prerequisite: CS 103. classroom-learned skills with an on-the-job English Placement Level: EN 093/094. training experience. Prerequisite: MG 206. Math Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered English Placement Level: EN 202. Math Fall and Spring) Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Spring) CS 227 Introduction to Programming (3) This course introduces computer programming with emphasis on program CRIMINAL JUSTICE design, coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and algorithm design. This course presents such fundamentals of CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) programming as data types, operators, This entry-level course is an overview that control structures, arrays, strings, and examines the nature of crime and the functions. Prerequisites: CS 222 and MA criminal justice system to reveal significant 132. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. history, facts, and trends. Prerequisites: Math Placement Level: MA 161. None. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. CS 246 Database Applications II (3) (Offered Fall and Spring) This is the second course in data management and database systems. The CJ 103 Juvenile Delinquency (3) focus of this course is on database design. This course examines the nature, causes, and This course provides a historical perspective consequences of juvenile delinquency in of the data management field and covers society. It explores four broad areas: the data models and abstracts; the relational data definition and measurement of delinquency, model; design concepts, principles, methods, the various explanations for delinquency, the and practices; database design software; and social and institutional context in which Structured Query Language (SQL). delinquency occurs, and the juvenile justice Prerequisite: a “C” grade or higher in CS system. This course addresses specific topics 140. English Placement Level: EN 202. such as incidence and prevalence of Math Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered delinquency, social control theories, violent Spring) youth crime, illegal drug use, female delinquency, gangs, the police, and juvenile courts, in local and global contexts. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Prerequisite: CJ 101 or concurrent enrollment. English Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: None. CE 250 Introduction to Cooperative (Offered Fall and Spring) Education (3) This capstone course focuses on current CJ 104 Dynamics of Substance Abuse (3) issues/trends in the workplace, self- This course examines the history and assessment, personal development, career legislation of drug abuse, the neurology of exploration, resumes and cover letters, drug abuse, drug classification, and the successful employment interviews, effective sociological and psychological effects of communication skills in the world of work, drug abuse. Emphasis is also placed on workplace etiquette and ethics, and on-the- examining drug abuse prevention and
96 Northern Marianas College treatment programs, the business of drugs, CJ 225 Criminal Investigation (3) drug laws, enforcement, and policies. This This course examines the fundamentals of course also explores the debate surrounding reconstructing a chronological sequence of drug maintenance, decriminalization, and events as to if, when, and how a crime was harm reduction. Prerequisites: None. committed. This includes searching for, English Placement Level: EN 093/094. collecting, preserving, evaluating, and cross- Math Placement Level: None. (Offered comparing physical and oral evidence within Spring) the framework of accepted procedures and constitutional law. Also included in the CJ 150 Constitutional Law for Police (3) study are procedures using proven scientific This course acquaints present and future law methods and analyses to meet the ideal enforcement personnel with various aspects standards of an investigation to resolve the of criminal procedure. This course also issue, identify the offenders, and to includes a study of laws that govern police professionally present the findings in court. work which have their basis primarily in the Prerequisites: CJ 200, EN 111. English U.S. Constitution, the decisions of the U.S. Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Supreme Court, and the laws passed by the Level: None. (Offered Spring) local government. Prerequisite: CJ 101 or permission of the Criminal Justice Program CJ 251 Police Operations and Coordinator. English Placement Level: EN Organizational Theory (3) 101. Math Placement Level: None. This course covers theoretical and practical (Offered Fall) approaches to law enforcement administration issues. This course examines CJ 200 Criminal Law (3) the traditional concepts, techniques, and This course is a study of the historical policies of the police component of the development and philosophy of criminal criminal justice system, and analyzes police law. Topics include legal definitions, operational procedures as they relate to the constitutional provisions, and classifications total justice system. This course, combining of crimes, which are then applied to the theory and practical application, helps administration of justice. Particular attention students understand and develop the is directed to the elements of crime, intent, essential skills needed for effective law attempts, and the laws of arrest. This course enforcement organization and operation. also addresses the relationship of criminal Prerequisites: CJ 150; and CJ 200 or law to the working police officer and the concurrent enrollment. English Placement rights and duties of both citizens and police Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: officers. Prerequisite: CJ 101. English None. (Offered Spring) Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall) CJ 299 Internship/Fieldwork (4, 6, or 12) CJ 206 Social Values and the Criminal This course offers Criminal Justice majors Justice Process (3) the opportunity to undergo a practical, on- This course is an in-depth exploration of the the-job working environment within the social values and ethics that are the basic CNMI Criminal Justice system. Specific principles of a sound criminal justice agencies collaborate with NMC to ensure a process. This course also examines the roles cooperative and educational experience. of the participants in the justice system in Students may elect to take this course for 4, relation to the public they serve. 6, or 12 credit hours. This flexibility in Prerequisite: CJ 101. English Placement credit hours is necessary to meet both Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: student and agency needs. This course is None. (Offered Fall and Spring) open to Criminal Justice Degree students only. Prerequisites: CJ 101, CJ 150, CJ 200,
Northern Marianas College 97 CJ 206, and a 3.5 GPA in CJ classes. ECONOMICS English Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) Spring) This is the first of the two Principles of Economics courses. This course covers the economizing problem, the market system, and other core topics in economics as a DRAMA discipline. This course focuses on laws, principles, theories, problems, and policies which are macroeconomic in nature, DR 101 Introduction to Drama and Theater including total production in the economy; (3) total resources allocation; economic growth; This course is an introduction to dramatic national income accounting; aggregate literature and theatrical performance. demand, aggregate supply, and market Students will read examples of various types equilibrium analysis; employment and of plays and learn about the technical, unemployment; inflation; money and design, and performance aspects of theater. banking; and international economics. Class projects will give students broad Prerequisite: CS 103. English Placement exposure to theatrical experience. English Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math 132. (Offered Fall) Placement Level: None. (Offered as needed) EC 212 Principles of Microeconomics (3) This is the second Principles of DR 120 Drama in Education (3) Economics course, and it follows the This is an introductory course in drama. Principles of Macroeconomics course Emphasis is on drama in education which will prepare a student to “stand and deliver” (EC 211). EC 212 focuses on the laws, the CNMI PSS Standards and Benchmarks principles, policies, and issues that are in Drama, and provide dramatic skills to microeconomic in nature. Topics include teach other subject material. English the extension of demand and supply Placement Level: EN 093/094. analysis, the theory of consumer Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall behavior, the theory of the firm, the and Spring) different market structures, technology and research and development, resource DR 202 Acting (3) pricing, resource allocation efficiency, This is an introductory course in acting and market externalities. Prerequisites: which covers both improvisation and CS 103 and EC 211. English Placement method acting techniques. Acting exercises, theater games, and scene studies are Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: required class projects. Participation in MA 132. (Offered Spring) NMC theater productions is by competitive audition and is an optional course activity. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. EDUCATION Math Placement Level: None. (Offered as needed) ED 105 Introduction to Computers for Teachers (3) This course provides educators and education majors with a hands-on introduction to the use of Macintosh
98 Northern Marianas College computers and computer applications. This ED 113 Intermediate Related Services (3) course introduces them to the Macintosh This course is designed to continue operating system, to common computer instruction in working with children and terminology, and to common computer youth with severe disabilities in educational, application skills including word processing, recreational, and vocational settings, as well databases, spreadsheets, multimedia, and the as supporting their parents and families at Internet. Emphasis is placed on the practical home and in the community. In this course, use of these skills in the educational setting. students refine their skills in basic Prerequisite: None. English Placement assessment, planning intervention, and Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: delivering appropriate intervention to None. (Offered as needed) children with severe disabilities with a focus in the areas of communication, feeding, nutrition, self-help skills, and creating ED 111 Introduction to Related Services (3) adaptations. Values that are promoted This course is designed to provide an throughout the course include (a) family- understanding of working with children and centered care, (b) cultural sensitivity, (c) youth with severe disabilities in educational, age-appropriate activities, (d) functional recreational, and vocational settings, as well skills, and (e) collaborative teamwork. as supporting their parents and families at Prerequisites: ED 111 and ED 112 with a home and in the community. In this course, “C” grade or higher. Concurrent enrollment students learn to work with therapists and in ED 114 is required. English Placement teachers to provide basic assessment, plan Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: intervention, and deliver appropriate None. (Offered as needed) intervention to children with severe disabilities in the areas of gross motor and ED 114 Intermediate Related Services fine motor skills. Concurrent enrollment in Practicum (3) ED 112 is required. English Placement This course is designed to develop further Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: practical skills in supporting children and None. (Offered as needed) youth with severe disabilities with related services in educational, recreational, and vocational settings, as well as supporting ED 112 Introduction to Related Services their parents and families at home and in the Practicum (3) community. In this course, students work This course is designed to develop practical with therapists and teachers to refine their skills in supporting children and youth who basic assessment skills, plan intervention, have severe disabilities. This course and deliver appropriate intervention to incorporates related services in educational, children with severe disabilities with a focus recreational, and vocational settings, as well in the areas of communication, feeding, as support for parents and families at home nutrition, self-help skills, and creating and in the community. In this course, adaptations. Prerequisites: ED 111 and ED students will work with therapists and 112 with a “C” grade or higher. Concurrent teachers to provide basic assessment, plan enrollment in ED 113 is required. English intervention, and deliver appropriate Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math intervention to children with severe Placement Level: None. (Offered as disabilities in the areas of gross motor and needed) fine motor skills. Concurrent enrollment in ED 111 is required. English Placement ED 115 Advanced Related Services (3) Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: Advanced Related Services is designed to None. (Offered as needed) continue instruction in working with children and youth with severe disabilities in educational, recreational, and vocational
Northern Marianas College 99 settings, as well as supporting their parents ED 143 Education for Parenthood (3) and families at home and in the community. This is a required course for the Early In this course, students refine their skills in Childhood certificate. This course is planning and delivering appropriate designed to provide students with a intervention to children with severe systematic approach to the study of parent- disabilities with a focus in the areas of child relationships. This approach is based inclusive practices, training others, assistive upon an understanding of developmental technology, and rights and advocacy. theory and is intended to aid individuals Prerequisites: ED 111, ED 112, ED 113, who work with parents and guardians and and ED 114 with a “C” grade or higher. their children as well as individuals who will Concurrent enrollment in ED 116 is be parents. English Placement Level: EN required. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. (Offered as needed) (Offered as needed) ED 144 Guiding and Nurturing Young ED 116 Advanced Related Services Children (3) Practicum (3) This course is required for the Early This course is designed to continue Childhood certificate. It is designed to instruction in working with children and acquaint students with skills and techniques youth with severe disabilities in educational, for nurturing, guiding, and directing the recreational, and vocational settings, as well behavior of young children. Such skills and as supporting their parents and families at techniques include understanding behaviors home and in the community. In this course, according to age, building positive self- students refine their skills in planning and concepts, and planning for prevention of delivering appropriate intervention to problems. English Placement Level: EN children with severe disabilities with a focus 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. in the areas of inclusive practices, training (Offered as needed) others, assistive technology, and rights and advocacy. Prerequisites: ED 111, ED 112, ED 145 Safety, Nutrition, and Health for ED 113, and ED 114 with a “C” grade or Young Children (3) higher. Concurrent enrollment in ED 115 is This course is required for the Early required. English Placement Level: EN Childhood certificate. This course is an 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. introductory study of methods for (Offered as needed) establishing a healthy and safe environment for the young child. Included are a basic ED 141 Curriculum in Early Childhood (3) understanding of a child’s nutritional needs This is a required course for the Early and their relationship to growth and Childhood certificate. This course development, training and methods of introduces students to theories, methods, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for techniques, and activities which promote the adult and child, standard first aid, learning through creative expression in identification and handling of suspected children during their early childhood years. child abuse, and recognition of and Content areas covered include procedures for dealing with communicable developmentally appropriate practices, disease and illness. English Placement learning environments, learning and interest Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: centers, and the design and implementation None. (Offered as needed) of physical, cognitive, communicative, and creative activities in the classroom. English ED 146 Administration in Early Childhood Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math Education (3) Placement Level: None. (Offered as This course is required for the Early needed) Childhood Certificate. This course
100 Northern Marianas College examines the management and operation of strategies for students considered at-risk or an early childhood program or school. This with disabilities. This course provides an course is designed to acquaint the student introductory survey of the possible effects of with practices and policies in the a disabling condition on a student’s learning management of schools and institutions and performance, strategies and techniques caring for the development of children in to facilitate successful inclusion, and early childhood. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with special educators and effective interpersonal relationships and families in order to meet the needs of the communication skills of the teacher, student within the general education setting. coordinator, and director or principal of a English Placement Level: EN 093/094. school or program. English Placement Math Placement Level: None. (Offered as Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: needed) None. (Offered as needed) ED 242 Introduction to Early ED 205 Child Development (3) Childhood Education (3) This course provides students with an This course provides a research-based understanding of the steps and processes of overview of early childhood education and a child’s development from birth to care as well as a new awareness of the adolescence. This course examines strengths, challenges, and concerns facing physical, cognitive, emotional/ social stages the system—both now and in the years to of growth, and the connections between come. This course provides the student with these three areas. This course explores the a clear and concise historical background, roots of child development study and data and findings on the current state of the examines theories in early childhood and field, and reflections and insights on future childhood development. Prerequisites: PY directions. Prerequisites: ED 205 and ED 101 and ED 211. (ED 211 may be 211 with a grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent enrollment.) English Placement concurrent enrollment, or permission of the Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: Director of the School of Education. English None. (Offered Fall and Spring) Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: MA 091. (Offered Fall and Spring) ED 211 Introduction to Teaching (4) This course is designed to introduce students ED 246 Administration in Early to the fundamental theories and practices of Childhood Education (3) teaching. Students examine a variety of This course provides practical knowledge teaching strategies, discuss ways to address necessary for administration and leadership individual differences and needs, and learn in early childhood education. This course how to write student learning outcomes and offers early childhood professionals basic lesson plans. A required observation in knowledge about how to create successful schools provides students with the childcare programs, including a typology of opportunity to view practicing teachers and leadership and on being an ethical leader. to reflect upon topics discussed in class. Prerequisites: ED 205, ED 211, and ED 242 The student is expected to spend 30 hours with a grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent per semester in a variety of classroom enrollment, or permission of the Director of settings. English Placement Level: EN the School of Education. English Placement 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: MA (Offered Fall and Spring) 091. (Offered Fall and Spring)
ED 215 Introduction to Exceptional ED 247 Medical Implications of Individuals (3) Special Education in the Classroom (3) This course provides an overview of legal This course provides prospective educators provisions, characteristics, and classroom with knowledge of the medical implications,
Northern Marianas College 101 conditions, and diseases frequently ED 315 Inclusive Practices for Students with encountered with individuals with Learning Problems (3) disabilities. Prerequisite: EN 101 with a This course provides an overview of legal grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent provisions, characteristics, and classroom enrollment. English Placement Level: EN strategies for students considered at-risk or 101. Math Placement Level: None. with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act encourages ED 282 Multicultural Foundations (3) inclusion of all students with a disability in This course introduces teachers-in-training the least restrictive environment to the to the educational aspects of teaching in a greatest extent possible. This course aims to multicultural classroom environment. This provide an introductory survey of the course provides an overview of the historical possible effects of a disabling condition on a foundations, relevant theories, and social student’s learning and performance, and political aspects that have influenced strategies and techniques to facilitate education in the CNMI. In addition to successful inclusion, and frameworks for informing teachers-in-training about the collaboration with special educators and laws that impact education in the CNMI, this families in order to meet the needs of the course endeavors to create awareness, students within the general education respect, and appreciation of the various setting. Prerequisites: All core courses and cultures in the CNMI as well as to enhance general education requirements with a “C” the teacher-in-training’s understanding of or higher, and ED 300 with a “C” or higher, the influence that culture has on the or permission of the Director of the School educational process and of cultural of Education. English Placement Level: EN influences on behavior as they relate to the 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. educational process. This course endeavors (Offered Fall and Spring) to create awareness of patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stereotyping, ED 316 Foundations of Special prejudices, and difficulties in intercultural Education Instruction (3) contact. Prerequisite: Completion of ED This course is designed to provide the 211 with a grade of “C” or higher. English student with a thorough grounding in the Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement unique needs and abilities of individuals Level: None. (Offered Fall and Spring) with various disabilities, including mild to moderate mental retardation (MR), learning ED 300 Educational Psychology (3) disability (LD), behavioral disorders (BD), This is a foundation course for all education attention deficit hyperactivity disorder majors. This course presents an analysis of (ADHD), and physical and other health the complex factors involved in individual impairments (OHI). This course includes differences in learning, multiple assessment, instruction, and instructional intelligences, motivations for learning, the design; establishing and maintaining case psychology of leadership, and socio-cultural records; development of Individualized factors which affect the education of Education Plans (IEP); use of assessment children and youth. Prerequisites: data to design goals and objectives; Successful completion of all general communication and consultation with education requirements with a “C” or teachers, families, students, administrators, higher, and ED 105, ED 205, ED 211, and and agencies; directing and monitoring ED 282 with a “C” or higher, or permission activities of paraprofessionals, aides, of the Director of the School of Education. volunteers, and peer tutors; and modifying English Placement Level: EN 202. Math curriculum and instruction to accommodate Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall student needs. Prerequisites: ED 300 and and Spring) ED 315 with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission of the Director of the School of
102 Northern Marianas College Education. English Placement Level: EN listen, speak, read, and write. Students learn 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. approaches to teaching the language arts, (Offered Fall and Spring) including process approaches, phonetic integration, and whole language ED 319 Children’s Literature (3) methodologies. This course provides This course surveys the field of children’s students with theories, methods, and literature and assists in the selection and activities appropriate for integrating the presentation of developmentally appropriate language arts into thematic classroom units. literature for children, based on an Students learn detailed procedures for understanding of how the reading process implementing exciting and effective develops. This course presents a study of language arts curricula in elementary the history and development of children’s classrooms. Prerequisites: All core courses literature, examines its value to the literacy and general education requirements with a process, and defines criteria for the selection “C” or higher, and ED 300, ED 315, ED and utilization of children’s books and 319, ED 351, ED 370, and ED 450, all with closely related materials. Students become a “C” or higher, or permission of the familiar with authors, illustrators, and Director of the School of Education. publishers of noteworthy children’s books English Placement Level: EN 202. Math and learn how to integrate literature into Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall thematic units. Prerequisites: Successful and Spring) completion of all core courses and general education requirements with a “C” or ED 330 Mathematics for Elementary higher, and ED 300 with a “C” or higher or Teachers: An Activity Approach (3) concurrent enrollment, or permission of the This course provides teachers-in-training Director of the School of Education. with a conceptual understanding of English Placement Level: EN 202. Math mathematics, a broad knowledge of basic Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall mathematical skills, and ideas and methods and Spring) that generate enthusiasm for learning and teaching mathematics. This course ED 320 Fine Arts for Elementary Teachers introduces current mathematics standards as (3) developed by the National Council for This course provides students with the Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the fundamental content in art history and art CNMI Public School System’s Standards production needed to teach art, art and Benchmarks. Emphasis is placed on appreciation, and art production at the K-8 problem solving and active student level. Topics covered include the role of art participation. Prerequisites: All core courses in society and schools; artistic development; and general education requirements with a aesthetics; curriculum development and “C” or higher, and ED 300 and ED 370 with activity design; teaching, grading, and a “C” or higher, or permission of the evaluation strategies; integrating art with Director of the School of Education. core subjects; and techniques for English Placement Level: EN 202. Math encouraging creativity. Prerequisites: All Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall general education requirements with a “C” and Spring) or higher, including AR 101 or AR 135, and ED 300 with a “C” or higher. English ED 341 Curriculum in Early Childhood Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement Education (3) Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall and Spring) This course is designed to introduce students ED 321 Literature and Language Arts for to the fundamental theories and content of Elementary Teachers (4) an early childhood education curriculum. This is a language arts methods course that Students examine a variety of environments focuses on the ways that children learn to in an early childhood program, discuss ways
Northern Marianas College 103 to address individual differences and needs or higher, or permission of the Director of of a child’s personal development, analyze the School of Education. English Placement the value of play, synthesize curriculum Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: development and content, discuss nutrition MA 161. (Offered Fall and Spring) and health, and practice transition activities. Prerequisite: ED 242, or concurrent ED 370 Integrated Planning and Programs enrollment. English Placement Level: EN (3) 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. This course provides a comprehensive (Offered Fall) examination of the rationale and methods for curriculum planning including integrating ED 351 Instructional Strategies and elementary curricula content through the use Classroom Management (3) of thematic approaches. This course This course provides students with theories, investigates the Interdisciplinary Thematic approaches, methods, and activities Unit (ITU) model and the concept of necessary for designing a cohesive, yearlong themes. This course also examines cooperative classroom. Students examine a current research on brain-based learning and variety of curriculum models, discuss ways the importance of affective factors, choice, to accommodate alternative learning styles, collaboration, and feedback. Prerequisites: and investigate methods of developing All core courses and general education cooperative lessons, group and independent requirements with a “C” or higher, and ED projects, and thematic learning experiences. 300 with a “C” or higher, or permission of Students examine the concepts of limits, the Director of the School of Education. control, safety, trust, and acceptance in the English Placement Level: EN 202. Math classroom. Students also research and Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall discuss strategic reinforcement, intervention, and Spring) and disciplining techniques, and practice a variety of content-specific activities for ED 401 Teaching Methods in Special enhancing instructional focus. Prerequisites: Education (3) All core courses and general education This course provides an overview of requirements with a “C” or higher, and ED methods to educate students with disabilities 300 with a “C” or higher, or permission of while meeting their academic and social the Director of the School of Education. needs. This course includes methods of English Placement Level: EN 202. Math teaching students in a special education Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall resource room and in the general education and Spring) inclusive classroom. Discussed in this course are methods of collaboration with ED 353 Health and Physical general education teachers and with parents, Education Methods for Elementary Teachers setting up the classroom for optimal (4) management of the learning environment This course gives teachers-in-training the and student success, and methods to content, skills, and curriculum they will be construct and carry out effective lesson using in their future elementary classrooms. plans and to develop an Individualized This course includes the following PSS Education Plan (IEP). Prerequisites: ED approved curricula: Reducing the Risks 300 and ED 315. English Placement Level: (RTR), Growing Healthy,and Sports, Play, EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARKS). (Offered Fall and Spring) The last component of this course includes how to work with special needs students in ED 406 Teaching Linguistically Diverse the regular PE program (Adaptive PE). Students (3) Prerequisites: All core courses and general This course provides students with theories, education requirements with a grade of “C” methodology, approaches, and practices
104 Northern Marianas College necessary for effective teaching of students Director of the School of Education. who are English Language Learners (ELL). English Placement Level: EN 202. Math This course assists students in understanding Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall English language learners, offers experience and Spring) in how a second language is effectively taught and learned, and gives students practice in developing integrated ESL/ELL ED 434 Social Studies in Action: A lessons that are engaging, entertaining, and Methods Course (3) appropriate. Prerequisites: All core courses This course puts theory into practice by and general education requirements with a providing teachers-in-training with the “C” or higher, and ED 300 and ED 319 with necessary methodology, strategies, and a “C” or higher, or permission of the techniques for fostering and encouraging a Director of the School of Education. standards-based, performance driven English Placement Level: EN 202. Math developmental process across the social Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall studies curriculum. This course also assists and Spring) students in learning research techniques, including using modern technology and how ED 432 Teaching Elementary and to organize subject-matter principles based Middle School Mathematics (3) upon social studies curriculum standards. This course provides teachers-in-training Prerequisites: All core courses and general with an examination of fundamental education requirements with a “C” or principles of mathematics. This course higher, and ED 300 and ED 370 with a “C” provides the student with methodology, or higher, or permission of the Director of activities, and techniques for teaching the School of Education. English Placement elementary and middle school mathematics. Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA This course also examines current 161. (Offered Fall and Spring) elementary mathematics standards and the modern mathematics curriculum. Prerequisites: All core courses and general ED 435 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading education requirements with a grade of “C” (5) or higher, and ED 300 and ED 370 with a This course provides the strategies, skills, grade of “C” or higher, or permission of the and techniques necessary to assess and Director of the School of Education. recognize reading levels, diagnose reading English Placement Level: EN 202. Math difficulties, and determine and carry out Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall) actions to address these problems. This course utilizes observations and hands-on ED 433 Science as Inquiry Methodology (3) practices to provide teachers-in-training with This course provides the skills, concepts, both theoretical and practical experience in and content needed to teach science to enhancing student reading abilities. elementary school children in ways that Prerequisites: All general education make science personally relevant. This requirements with a “C” or higher, and ED course provides the teacher-in-training with 300, ED 319, and ED 321 with a “C” or experience in planning, developing, and higher, or permission of the Director of the conducting interdisciplinary science School of Education. English Placement investigations. Concepts covered include Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA project planning, presentation strategies, 161. (Offered Fall and Spring) group management, and the inquiry process. Prerequisites: All core courses and general education requirements with a “C” or ED 450 Assessment and Evaluation (3) higher, and ED 300, ED 351, and ED 370 This course provides students with with a “C” or higher, or permission of the educational theories and approaches to
Northern Marianas College 105 assessing and evaluating student abilities School of Education. English Placement and performance as well as the effectiveness Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA of their own planning and instruction. 161. (Offered Fall and Spring) Specific subjects covered include giving and interpreting standardized tests, pre- ED 492 Student Teaching Practicum (12) assessments in content areas, learning styles Student Teaching is the opportunity for and intelligences, products, processes, and teacher education candidates to participate progress. This course also covers the in an experiential learning setting where translation of assessment into letter grades, they can begin to utilize the skills, strategies, motivating students using self-assessment, and knowledge they learned during their and professionally interpreting all forms of teacher preparation program. Students assessment. Prerequisites: All core courses enrolled in this course experience first hand and general education requirements with a all the many facets of teaching in an “C” or higher, and ED 300 and ED 370 with elementary or middle school setting. a “C” or higher, or permission of the Prerequisites: All core courses and general Director of the School of Education. English education requirements with a “C” or Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement higher, and all 300-level and 400-level Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall and Spring) program requirements with a “C” or higher, or permission of the Director of the School ED 471 Integrated Lessons and Activities of Education. English Placement Level: EN (4) 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. This course provides a comprehensive (Offered Fall and Spring) examination of the rationale and methods for the use of integrated curriculum content and ED 493 Community Education Practicum differentiated instruction of content, process, (12) and product to meet the needs of a diverse This course provides the education students population of students. This course who do not intend on teaching in an investigates the processes needed to select elementary or middle school setting an and organize units of study, to gather alternative to student teaching that best appropriate resources and materials, to write serves their career goals. Prerequisites: All effective and efficient plans using core courses and general education worthwhile activities and projects, to requirements with a “C” or higher, and all differentiate instruction based on need, to 300-level and 400-level program implement a unit of study, and to plan and requirements with a “C” or higher, and apply appropriate assessment methods. This permission of the Director of the School of course is to be taken during the last semester Education. English Placement Level: EN prior to taking ED 492 or ED 493. 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. Prerequisite: Senior status. English (Offered Fall and Spring) Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall and Spring) ED 495 Student Teaching Internship (12) ED 480 Educational Technology (3) This course provides a full-time practice This course introduces students to computer teaching experience for teachers at all levels technology needed to teach at the who already have baccalaureate degrees or elementary level. Topics include technology higher in areas outside of education, who are projects using audio, video, already working full-time in a regular communications, and interactive classroom, and who need a practicum course multimedia. Prerequisites: All core courses for certification or to enhance their teaching and general education requirements with a abilities, methods, and strategies. “C” or higher, and ED 300 with a “C” or Prerequisite: A baccalaureate degree or a higher, or permission of the Director of the
106 Northern Marianas College higher degree. English Placement Level: EN 071 Beginning English: EN 202. (Offered Fall and Spring) Reading and Writing (6 NDU) This is an intensive, beginning-level ESL course for students with very limited EMERGENCY MEDICAL proficiency in English reading and writing. Supplemental laboratory work in the English SERVICES Learning Lab is required and is assigned by the instructor. Prerequisites: None. English ES 102 First Responder (3) Placement: Below 38 on the Reading This course presents theory and practice Section (Section 3) of the NMC English related to general and advanced first aid Placement Test. It is recommended that techniques, one-person and two-person students whose aggregate scores on the CPR, and infant resuscitation. Students who NMC English Placement Test fall below 380 complete this course will have the skills take this course along with EN 070. necessary to begin assessing and caring for Students taking EN 071 usually score below people at the scene of injury or illness. 3 on the NMC English Placement Essay. Prerequisites: None. English Placement (Offered Fall and Spring) Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: None. EN 072 Speaking and Listening Development I (6 NDU) This course offers intensive listening and ENGLISH LANGUAGE speaking practice for students with high- INSTITUTE (ELI) beginning/low-intermediate level English language skills. It is the first in a three- course listening and speaking sequence. Supplemental laboratory work in the English Note: ELI courses are preparatory and do Learning Lab is required and is assigned by not earn degree credits. NDU = Non-degree the instructor. Prerequisite: EN 070 or an units. English Placement Test score of 38 to 43 on Section 1 of the NMC English Placement Test. (Offered Fall and Spring) EN 070 Beginning English: Speaking and Listening (6 NDU) EN 073 Reading and Vocabulary This is an intensive, beginning-level English Development I (6 NDU) as a Second Language (ESL) course for This is an intensive, low-level ESL reading students with very limited proficiency in course designed to improve reading English listening and speaking. comprehension and to expand and enrich Supplemental laboratory work in the English each student’s reading vocabulary. Learning Lab is required and is assigned by Supplemental laboratory work in the English the instructor. Prerequisites: None. English Learning Lab is required and is assigned by Placement: Below 38 on the Listening the instructor. Prerequisite: EN 071 or a Section (Section 1) of the NMC English score of 38 to 43 on the Reading Section Placement Test. It is recommended that (Section 3) of the NMC English Placement students with aggregate scores below 380 on Test. (Offered Fall and Spring) the NMC English Placement Test take this course along with EN 071. Students who do not take the English Placement Test must take EN 070 and EN 071. (Offered Fall and Spring)
Northern Marianas College 107 EN 074 Writing and Grammar Study I writing skills introduced in EN 074. Writing (6 NDU) skills and grammar acquisition are This course provides intensive instruction emphasized in writing assignments of for ESL learners at a low to intermediate approximately 150 words. Supplemental level. Emphasis is on writing grammatical laboratory work in the English Learning Lab sentences, punctuating properly, and is required and is assigned by the instructor. spelling correctly. Supplemental laboratory Prerequisite: EN 074 or a score of 44 to 49 work in the English Learning Lab is on Section 2 of the NMC English Placement required and is assigned by the instructor. Test and a score of 6-7 on the NMC English Prerequisite: EN 071 or a score of 38 to 43 Placement Essay. (Offered Fall and Spring) on Section 2 (Grammar) of the NMC English Placement Test and 3 to 5 on the EN 092 Speaking and Listening NMC English Placement Essay. (Offered Development III (4 NDU) Fall and Spring) This course offers intensive listening and speaking practice for students who have EN 082 Speaking and Listening scored from 50 to 54 on the Listening Development II (4 NDU) Section of the NMC English Placement Test This course offers intensive listening and and for students who wish to improve their speaking practice at the intermediate level. listening and speaking skills. This course is It is the second course in the listening and the third of a three-part listening and speaking sequence. Supplemental speaking sequence. Supplemental laboratory work in the English Learning Lab laboratory work in the English Learning Lab is required and is assigned by the instructor. is required and is assigned by the instructor. Prerequisite: EN 072 or a score of 44 to 49 Prerequisite: EN 082 or a score of 50 to 54 on Section 1 of the NMC English Placement on Section 1 of the NMC English Placement Test. (Offered Fall and Spring) Test. (Offered Fall and Spring)
EN 093 Reading and Vocabulary EN 083 Reading and Vocabulary Development III (4 NDU) Development II (4 NDU) This is an advanced reading course for This is an intermediate reading course for second-language learners. It is a second-language learners. It builds on the continuation of EN 083 and focuses on the reading skills introduced in EN 073, and development of critical academic reading gives students a higher level of difficulty at skills and the application of these skills which to practice those skills. Units on while reading materials from a variety of study skills are also part of the course work. content areas. Regular vocabulary expansion Comprehension skills and vocabulary exercises are also an integral part of the acquisition are emphasized in the context of work in this course. Supplemental longer reading selections at a higher reading laboratory work in the English Learning Lab level than in EN 073. Supplemental is required and is assigned by the instructor. laboratory work in the English Learning Lab Prerequisite: EN 083 or a score of 50 to 54 is required and is assigned by the instructor. on Section 3 of the NMC English Placement Prerequisite: EN 073 or a score of 44 to 49 Test. (Offered Fall and Spring) on Section 3 of the NMC English Placement Test. (Offered Fall and Spring) EN 094 Writing and Grammar Study III (4 NDU) EN 084 Writing and Grammar Study II This is an advanced writing course for (4 NDU) second-language learners. It is a This is an intermediate writing course for continuation of EN 084. Emphasis is placed second-language learners. It enables on developing an expanded proficiency in students to further develop the grammar and the use of the more basic organizational
108 Northern Marianas College patterns of expository writing as well as in clarity of content. Prerequisites: None. the use of grammar. This course aims to English Placement Level: EN 101. (Offered bridge the gap between guided writing and Spring) independent writing. Supplemental laboratory work in the English Learning Lab is required and is assigned by the instructor. Prerequisite: EN 084 or a score of 50 to 54 EN 202 English Composition II (3) on Section 2 of the NMC English Placement This course gives students further practice in Test and a score of 8-9 on the NMC English working with formal written discourse and Placement Essay. (Offered Fall and Spring) with the rhetorical conventions associated with exposition. The objective is to help students develop the ability to express ideas in formal academic research essays (300 to COLLEGE ENGLISH 500 words) which are unified, coherent, and concise. This course also provides EN 101 English Composition I (3) additional practice with the skills needed for This is a core course required for all NMC academic research writing, covering degrees. This course is the NMC freshman methods of generating, supporting, and composition course. This course introduces organizing ideas; of analyzing primary and students to the characteristics of formal secondary sources of evidence; and of written discourse and to rhetorical presenting arguments in convincing, logical conventions associated with exposition. The prose in a ten- to twelve-page academic objective is to help develop the student’s research paper. Prerequisite: a “C” grade or ability to express ideas in short, formal higher in EN 101. (Offered Fall and Spring) compositions (300 to 500 words) which are unified, coherent, and concise. This course also provides practice in the skills needed to GEOGRAPHY write academic research papers. This course covers methods of generating, supporting, GE 201 World Regional Geography (3) and organizing ideas; of analyzing primary This course is a survey of the major and secondary sources of evidence; and of populated geographic regions of the world. presenting arguments in convincing, logical Emphasis is placed on how globalization prose in a five- to seven-page research affects the unique nature of regions, the paper, with sources properly cited. English interrelationships of cultures and the Placement Level: EN 101. (Offered Fall and landscapes they occupy, and contemporary Spring) patterns and problems of economic and social development, environmental issues, EN 111 Report Writing for Law and political and religious conflicts. English Enforcement (3) Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement This course emphasizes principles and Level: None. (Offered Fall and Spring) techniques of law enforcement report writing. This course focuses on the procedures for gathering information HEALTH efficiently, and for using that information to develop reports that are clear, complete, HE 150 Personal Health (3) concise, and understandable to others in law This course introduces the fundamental enforcement and criminal justice. New aspects of human health issues, such as trends in report writing are also discussed, nutrition, alcohol abuse, health-related along with updated computer templates. physical fitness, stress management, and Students increase their proficiency in self-esteem maintenance, through organization, sentence development, and
Northern Marianas College 109 classroom discussion and health related to North America in the 16th, 17th, and 18th projects. This course provides centuries, the rise of the United States as an th information and practical suggestions for American nation in the first half of the 19 achieving a suitable level of health. century, the birth of Manifest Destiny (the English Placement Level: EN 093/094. westward movement to the Pacific), and the Civil War. This course correlates with and Math Placement Level: None. (Offered complements PS 110 Principles of Fall and Spring) Democratic Institutions (U.S. Government). Prerequisites: None. English Placement HE 200 Health and Wellness (3) Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: This course introduces students to the None. (Offered Fall) concepts of physical fitness and wellness and to the lifetime benefits provided HI 102 The American Nation II (3) through participation in an This is an introductory survey course in individualized program. It provides an American history from the post-Civil War in-depth understanding of health fitness Reconstruction era to the present. Emphasis as well as information that can help is on the political, economic, and social students make healthful adjustments to developments and changes in the United their current lifestyles. Students also States and the role the United States has played in major world events since the late participate in an individualized exercise th 19 century, with special reference to program with a choice of activities. Pre- Pacific and Asian issues in American and post-testing are carried out to foreign affairs and national development. determine improvement in the areas of Prerequisites: None. English Placement cardiovascular fitness, muscular Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, None. (Offered Spring) and body composition. English Placement Level: EN 101. Math HI 121 History of World Civilizations I (3) Placement Level: None. This course is the first half of a comprehensive two-course sequence. HE 230 Nutrition and Health (3) This course provides students with a This course covers the basic elements and general overview of world history from principles of nutrition including nutrients, the Paleolithic Period (the Old Stone food sources of nutrients, and the essentials Age) and the origins of civilizations of a balanced diet. Applied nutrition is (agriculture and the first cities) in the emphasized, as is the study of nutritional Neolithic Period (the New Stone Age) to problems in health. English Placement the Renaissance, the Protestant Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: th None. (Offered Fall and Spring) Reformation in the 16 century, and the age of European exploration and th th th HISTORY colonization in the 15 , 16 , and 17 centuries. This course seeks to contribute HI 101 The American Nation I (3) to a well-rounded education by tracing This course provides an introductory survey changes in technologies, social and in American history from the American governmental structures, and ideologies Indian civilizations before the arrival of and religions. Prerequisite: None. Christopher Columbus to the end of the English Placement Level: EN 101. Math Civil War. This course emphasizes the Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall) political, economic, and social developments and changes from the European migrations
110 Northern Marianas College HI 122 History of World study of Carolinian grammar, vocabulary, Civilizations II (3) and idioms as they increase their This course is the second half of a conversational and reading/writing skills. comprehensive two-semester sequence. This Prerequisite: CA 101 or instructor’s course presents a survey of the history of permission. English Placement Level: EN world civilizations from about 1650 to the 083/084. Math Placement Level: None. present. Among the topics discussed in this (Offered as needed) course are the age of absolute monarchies in Europe in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions in CM 101 Elementary Chamorro I (4) Europe, European nationalism and This is a beginning course with emphasis on imperialism in the 19th century, the rise of oral-aural competency in the Chamorro modern Japan, rebellions and revolutions in language. Basic grammatical structures are China, World War I, World War II, the Cold introduced as students learn how to use the War, the emergence of independent nations language correctly in everyday in the Third World, and the collapse of the conversational contexts. Spelling, Soviet Union and communism in Europe at pronunciation, and reading and writing the end of the Cold War. Prerequisites: simple sentences in Chamorro are also None. English Placement Level: EN 101. covered. English Placement Level: EN Math Placement Level: None. (Offered 083/084. Math Placement Level: None. Spring) (Offered Fall and Spring)
HI 255 History of the Northern CM 102 Elementary Chamorro II (4) Mariana Islands (3) This course is the second course of a two- This course offers an overview of Northern course sequence, with primary emphasis on Marianas history in its global context from reading and writing competency and prehistoric times up to the Covenant and the secondary emphasis on oral/aural Constitution establishing the CNMI. proficiency. Students extend their study of Prerequisites: None. English Placement Chamorro grammar, vocabulary, and Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: idiomatic expressions as they develop skills None. (Offered Fall and Spring) in conversation and oral discourse, and in reading and writing for personal and LANGUAGES professional purposes. Prerequisite: CM 101 or instructor’s permission. English Placement Level: EN 083/084. Math Placement Level: None. (Offered as CA 101 Elementary Carolinian I (4)) needed) This beginning-level course is designed to help students develop basic competence in JA 100 Conversational Japanese (3) speaking, understanding, reading, and This is a fundamental course in writing Carolinian. Students learn and conversational Japanese. This course is reinforce their language skills through drills, designed to be practical and functional in dialogues, and group work. Carolinian preparing students to converse in Japanese. orthography is introduced and practiced. Students participate in regular English Placement Level: EN 083/084. conversational Japanese drills to enhance Math Placement Level: None. (Offered as their ability to speak and understand spoken needed) Japanese. English Placement Level: EN 083/084. Math Placement Level: None. CA 102 Elementary Carolinian II (4) (Offered Fall and Spring) This course is the second course of a two- course sequence. Students extend their
Northern Marianas College 111 JA 101 Elementary Japanese I (4) Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and This course is designed for students who Spring) want to learn basic Japanese. This course emphasizes the spoken Japanese language. SL 102 Beginning Sign Language II (4) Listening, speaking, reading, and writing This second-semester American Sign skills are developed with emphasis on active Language course is a continuation of SL use of these skills. Hiragana, Katakana, and 101. Students in this course learn over 500 basic Kanji are introduced. English new signs for both expressive and receptive Placement Level: EN 083/084. Math vocabulary. They increase their practice of Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and the manual alphabet and number systems Spring) used for daily life activities, learn additional grammar and syntax rules for American JA 102 Elementary Japanese II (4) Sign Language, and gain increased exposure This course is designed to expand the to deaf culture and empowerment issues. communicative use of Japanese and to This course provides students increased increase the students’ awareness of Japanese comfort and fluency in communicating with culture. The practice of reading and writing deaf and hard of hearing adults, children, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji are and other signers. Students develop continued and expanded. Prerequisite: JA beginning skills in storytelling. Prerequisite: 101. English Placement Level: EN 083/084. SL 101 or instructor’s permission. English Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall Placement Level: EN 083/084. Math and Spring) Placement Level: None. (Offered as needed) JA 201 Intermediate Japanese I (4) This course is a continuation of JA 102 and SP 101 Elementary Spanish I (4)) provides further development of grammar, This is an elementary course in Spanish vocabulary, listening and speaking conversational, reading, and writing skills. comprehension, and reading and writing This course is designed to help students skills. Kanji is continued and expanded. develop a reasonable level of competence in Prerequisite: JA 102 or instructor’s understanding and using Spanish in permission. English Placement Level: EN everyday situations. Spanish is learned and 083/084. Math Placement Level: None. reinforced through drills, dialogues, and (Offered as needed) group and class work. English Placement Level: EN 083/084. Math Placement Level: SL 101 Beginning Sign Language I (4) None. (Offered Fall and Spring) This initial American Sign Language course is designed to teach students beginning SP 102 Elementary Spanish II (4) conversational skills in the language of deaf This is the second course in a two-course adults in the United States, Canada, and the sequence. Students expand their knowledge U.S. territories, including the CNMI. of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and idioms Students learn over 500 signs used for both as they continue to develop their expressive and receptive vocabulary, the conversational and reading and writing manual alphabet and numbers, beginning skills. Prerequisite: SP 101 or instructor’s grammar and syntax rules for American permission. English Placement Level: EN Sign Language, and an introduction to deaf 083/084. Math Placement Level: None. culture. The focus of the course is to (Offered as needed) provide fundamental ability to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing adults, children, and other signers. English Placement Level: EN 083/084. Math
112 Northern Marianas College LAW LI 260 Folklore and Mythology (3) This course is designed to familiarize the student with oral, written, and dramatic LW 110 Personal Law and Finance expressions of universal story patterns found (3) in myths, folk tales, and legends of world This course provides a basic knowledge of cultures. Readings, visual representations, legal principles, rights, and responsibilities and discussions demonstrate how cultures that affect the average person’s everyday from various historical time periods have life. Topics covered include the criminal expressed these universal story patterns in justice system, family law, employee rights fairy tales, folk tales, hero myths, urban and obligations, consumer rights and legends, and movies. Students will read, obligations, civil wrongs (torts), contracts, analyze, research, and write about various landlord-tenant issues, and the CNMI legal mythic and folkloric traditions. system and its cultural implications. This Prerequisites: None. English Placement course replaces LW 106 Personal Law. Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: English Placement Level: EN 093/094. None. (Offered Fall and Spring) Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and Spring) MANAGEMENT
LITERATURE MG 206 Business Communication (3) This course emphasizes the development of both oral and written skills for effective LI 150 Introduction to Literature (3) business communication. This course covers intercultural communication; This introductory course examines the workplace ethics and etiquette; planning, characteristics of the major literary forms: writing, and editing business messages; the novel, short story, poetry, and drama. email etiquette; and delivering speeches and Emphasis is on comparing literary forms as oral presentations. This course also covers a means to enhance understanding and practical skills when communicating in appreciation of literature. English teams; dealing with supervisors, peers, and Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement subordinates in an office environment; Level: None. (Offered Fall and Spring) resume writing; and interviewing skills. Prerequisites: CS 103 and MG 231. LI 250 Literature of the Pacific (3) English Placement Level: EN 101. Math This course familiarizes the students with Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and the oral and written literary expressions of Spring) Pacific Island cultures. Emphasis is on understanding how the literature of the MG 220 Applied Math in Business (3) major Pacific cultural areas reflects the This course provides students with basic values, history, and geography of each area. mathematical and statistical skills useful in This course also surveys both historical and business applications and decision making. contemporary writers, indigenous and This course covers calculation principles in Western, of the Pacific. Students read, fractions, decimals, and percentages as well analyze, and write a variety of literary as the operational factors of a business such forms. English Placement Level: EN 101. as purchasing, pricing, payroll, and Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall insurance. The students are introduced to and Spring) the mathematical and statistical concepts of accounting and finance, such as inventory, depreciation, annuities, perpetuities, present
Northern Marianas College 113 value, and the evaluation of financial MG 238 Business Law (3) statements. The students also learn about This is an introductory course covering calculation of mortgages. English contract law, sales, warranties, negotiable Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math instruments, real estate, and business Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered Fall organizations. Emphasis is placed on and Spring) practical and legal aspects of doing business in the CNMI and the U.S. English MG 231 Introduction to Business (3) Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement This course introduces the fundamentals of Level: None. (Offered Spring) business organizations, their natures, and opportunities. Case analysis and reviews of MG 239 Principles of Customer Service current international and local business (3) issues provide an understanding of and This course covers the principles and appreciation for the “real” world of practices of customer service utilized by business. English Placement Level: EN successful organizations. The central theme 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. of the course is how to focus the efforts and (Offered Fall and Spring) energies of an organization toward creating greater customer value. The course also details how students can implement an MG 232 Introduction to Marketing (3) effective, long-term program in a business This course covers the principles, practices, or a government agency. Prerequisite: MG and concepts involved in the performance of 231. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. business activities which direct the transfer Math Placement Level: None. (Offered of goods and the acquisition of services Fall) from producer to consumer or user, including the study of marketing functions and institutions, activities having to do with MG 240 Personnel/Human Resource effecting change in ownership and Management (3) possession of goods and services, and the This course is intended to provide students study of applied economics relating to the with the skills needed to manage people in creation of time, place, and possession the workplace. It includes a review of utility. Prerequisite: MG 231. English management theories, interpersonal skills Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math needed for those that are or will be in Placement Level: None. (Offered Spring) management positions, and laws and policies that are part of the contemporary MG 234 Introduction to Management (3) workplace. Prerequisite: MG 231. English This course is an overview of management Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math theory that introduces students to various Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall) management styles, models, and concepts, and helps them to understand the roles and MG 250 Small Business Management (3) duties of managers in today’s businesses. This is a practical course covering planning, Contemporary concepts of streamlined record keeping, financial analysis, staffing, organizations, teamwork, and employee and control in operating a small business. empowerment are emphasized, as well as The course provides an opportunity for more traditional hierarchical management students to understand and apply concepts, methods and organizations. Prerequisite: develop business skills, and evaluate their MG 231. English Placement Level: EN 101. potential for success in small business. Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall Prerequisites: MG 234 and AC 221. and Spring) English Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: 132. (Offered Spring)
114 Northern Marianas College MATHEMATICS solving equations in one and two variables, problem solving, graphing linear equations NOTE: MA 087, MA 089 and MA 091 are and inequalities, and solving real-life preparatory courses in mathematics and do problems using algebra. A TI-83, or higher, not carry college degree credits. (These are graphing calculator is required. Non-degree Units (NDU) courses.) Prerequisite: BE 110 or BE 111 with a “C” or higher, or concurrent enrollment in BE MA 087 Fundamentals of Mathematics 111. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. (3 NDU) Math Placement Level: MA 091. (Offered This course covers basic concepts of Fall, Spring, and Summer) arithmetic, including integers, fractions, decimals, and exponents. This course is MA 132 Intermediate Algebra (4) designed to assist students who need to This course is designed to enable students to upgrade their basic math skills so that they develop proficiency in algebra and to show can be successful in subsequent mathematics students how algebra may be used as a courses. This course replaces MA 088 Basic model for solving real-life problems. Topics Mathematics. Prerequisite: BE 110 or BE covered include the concepts of elementary 111 with a “C” or higher, or concurrent algebra, equations, graphs, and algebraic enrollment in BE 111. English Placement functions. A graphic approach to problem Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: solving is emphasized throughout. A TI-83, MA 087 (40% and lower on the MA 089 or higher, graphing calculator is required. Placement Test). (Offered Fall, Spring, and English Placement Level: EN 093/094. Summer) Math Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered Fall and Spring) MA 089 Pre-Algebra (3 NDU) This course covers variables and expressions MA 141 Contemporary Mathematics (4) with variables; monomials, binomials, and This course is designed to help develop polynomials; exponents; first-degree mathematical modeling and critical thinking equations with one variable and with two skills for students who are pursuing degrees variables; the metric system and the U.S. in elementary education, liberal arts, or the system of measurement; ratios, rates, life sciences. Students will be engaged in proportions, and percents; and basic logic, reasoning, mathematical modeling, geometry. This course is designed to assist and critical thinking, and will learn how and those students who need to upgrade their why mathematical models are the tool of basic math skills so that they can be choice for solving many complex problems successful in subsequent mathematics in contemporary society. This course courses. A TI-83, or higher, graphing includes elements of mathematics-related calculator is recommended. Prerequisite: topics such as networking and circuits, BE 110 or BE 111 with a “C” or higher, or planning and scheduling, linear concurrent enrollment in BE 111. English programming, producing and exploring data, Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math game theory, probability and statistics, Placement Level: MA 089. (Offered Fall, apportionment and voting systems, growth Spring, and Summer) and form, symmetry and patterns, consumer finance, and economics of resources. A TI- MA 091 Beginning Algebra (4 NDU) 83, or higher, graphing calculator is This course further develops the required. Prerequisite: MA 132 with a “C” fundamental math and basic algebraic or higher. English Placement Level: EN concepts covered in MA 087 and MA 089. 101. Math Placement Level: MA 161. This course introduces students to the (Offered Fall and Spring) general concepts of algebra, including
Northern Marianas College 115 MA 151 Introduction to Statistics (3) MA 192 Mathematics/Science Tutoring (3) This course is designed to introduce the This course provides students with training students to the basic principles of descriptive in one-on-one and small group tutoring in and inferential statistics, as well as the basic math, primarily for students in MA 087, MA probability theory needed for an 089, MA 091, and MA 132. Strategies of understanding of statistical distributions, applying the scientific method will also be estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear explored. Required fieldwork consists of regression. This course provides the students math tutoring service in the community with the basic skills necessary to succeed in and/or at NMC. Prerequisites: EN 101, MA further courses in applied statistics, as well 161 with an “A” grade, completion of one as an appreciation of the critical science course with an “A” grade, and interpretation of statistical data, the ranges instructor’s permission. English Placement of application of statistics, and an Level: EN 202 and a score of 55 or above on introduction to the use of technology in the Section 1 (Listening) of the NMC English effective processing and analysis of Placement Test. Math Placement Level: information. A TI-83, or higher, graphing MA 162. (Offered Fall and Spring) calculator is required. English Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: MA MA 203 Basic Calculus (5) 161. (Offered as needed) This course introduces students to the basic theory and applications of calculus. Topics MA 161 College Algebra (4) covered include a review of pre-calculus, This course focuses on the theories and limits, infinity, continuity, differentiation, applications of algebraic, exponential, and and integration, and the application of these logarithmic functions. Numerical, algebraic, concepts to the mathematical analysis of and graphing techniques are emphasized space and time. Problem solving and the use throughout, both in the presentation of of a graphics calculator are emphasized concepts and in solving problems. A TI-83, throughout. A TI-83, or higher, graphing or higher, graphing calculator is required. calculator is required. Prerequisites: MA English Placement Level: EN 093/094. 161 and MA 162. English Placement Level: Math Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered EN 101. Math Placement Level: MA 203. Fall and Spring) (Offered as needed)
MA 162 College Trigonometry (4) This course is designed to extend student proficiency to the full range of elementary MUSIC mathematical functions and their applications. Topics covered include MU 106 Introduction to Music (3) complex numbers, polar coordinates, and the This is an introductory course in music graphs and inverses of trigonometric appreciation. Emphasis is on general music functions. Problem solving and the use of history and theory, perceptive listening to new technologies for the discovery of music by various composers and performers, mathematical relationships are emphasized and styles of Western music from ancient throughout. This course, in conjunction with Greece to the present day. English MA 161, is intended to provide a solid basis Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math for those who wish to continue into higher Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and mathematics. A TI-83, or higher, graphing Spring) calculator is required. Prerequisite: MA 161 with a “C” or higher. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: MA 162. (Offered as needed)
116 Northern Marianas College NATURAL RESOURCES politics and economic development, MANAGEMENT cost/benefit analysis, public goods and externalities, land use planning and zoning, and federal and international environmental NR 150 Introduction to Natural Resources laws. Laboratory work and field trips are Management (4) required. Prerequisite: NR 253. English This course introduces students to the basic Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement ecological and scientific principles required Level: MA 132. to understand natural resource and environmental issues. Natural resources are NR 290 Special Topics in Natural discussed with respect to their value to Resources Management (1-4) humans and other species, their use and This course provides specialized, directed degradation, restoration, and sustainable study in a topic to be chosen by the student management. Field trips are required. and the instructor. Course content will be English Placement Level: EN 093/094. varied. The course may be repeated once Math Placement Level: MA 091. provided that a different topic is studied. English Placement Level: EN 101. Math NR 153 Environmental Conservation (4) Placement Level: MA 161. This course continues the study of human impact on the use, degradation, restoration, NR 295 Natural Resources Management and long-term sustainable management of Seminar (1) land, sea, water, and air. Topics include This course presents seminar presentations assessment, methodology for conservation, of topics in the agricultural, environmental, sustainable management, public health and and natural resources sciences by faculty, sanitation, solid waste, water and air enrolled students, and invited speakers. NR pollution, farmlands and rangelands, and 295 is a required course for majors designed alternative technology. Field trips are to familiarize the students with topics of required. Prerequisite: NR 150. English research, special interest, or current Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math relevance in the discipline. Prerequisite: Placement Level: MA 091. NR 150. English Placement Level: EN 101.
NR 253 Species and Ecosystem NR 298 Natural Resources Management (4) Management Internship (4) This course examines the species and This is a required course for majors ecosystems of coral reefs, forests, savannas, designed to provide the students with and wetlands. Topics include relationships integration and application of academic between organisms, between organisms and knowledge and critical thinking skills, their environment, endangered species, and emphasizing professional development. The the wise use of resources. Global and students are placed with a cooperating regional aspects are stressed. Laboratory governmental agency or private employer in work and field trips are required. the agriculture, environmental, or natural Prerequisite: NR 153. English Placement resources sciences. Successful completion of Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: MA the internship is required for completion of 132. the degree program. Course entry is by instructor or coordinator’s permission. NR 255 Conservation Politics and Economics (4) This course examines the role of government in resource management, valuing in the absence of prices, and economic externalities. Topics include
Northern Marianas College 117 NURSING clients for the effects of medication administration. This course includes the NU 105 Basic Nursing Concepts and Skills study of drug classifications, types, actions, (9) contraindications, precautions, side effects, This course focuses both on identifying the dosages, and nursing implications. This basic needs of the person who is course also covers dosage calculations and experiencing illness, and on assisting clients measurement systems, reading medication who require minimal adaptation to meet labels, using syringes, IV fluid calculations, those needs. This course introduces students and calculations in specialty units. to nursing history and nursing roles, Prerequisites: A “C” grade or higher in BI utilizing the nursing process and basic 101, BI 225, BI 251, BI 252, CH 124, EN nursing skills with an assessment of cultural 101, MA 132, and PY 101. Concurrent and bio-psychosocial needs and therapeutic enrollment: NU 105, or approval of the communication techniques. Once these Nursing Department Chair. English skills are demonstrated satisfactorily in the Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement lab, the student will be able to apply these Level: MA 161. (Offered Fall) skills in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: A “C” grade or higher in BI 101, BI 225, BI NU 203 Maternal and Child Health Nursing 251, BI 252, CH 124, EN 101, MA 132, and (8) PY 101. Concurrent enrollment: NU 124, This course prepares the students to provide or approval of the Nursing Department basic nursing care to maternity and pediatric Chair. English Placement Level: EN 202. clients and their families in both hospital Math Placement Level: MA 161. (Offered and clinic settings. This course covers Fall) concepts of growth and development of newborns, infants, children, adolescents, and the childbearing woman. Family NU 107 Medical-Surgical Nursing I (8) development and care are included, as are This course introduces the theory and health education and promotion. clinical concepts of caring for the client Prerequisites: A “C” grade or higher in NU throughout the lifespan. This course utilizes 105, NU 107, and NU 124, or approval of the nursing process to assist medical- the Nursing Department Chair. English surgical clients requiring maximal Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement adaptation to meet basic physiological and Level: MA 161. (Offered Summer only) psychosocial needs. This course provides a brief review of basic client care skills and NU 207 Medical-Surgical Nursing II (8) explores more complex skills. Once these This course deals with the use of the nursing skills are demonstrated satisfactorily in the process to meet the physical and laboratory, the student will be able to apply psychosocial needs of medical-surgical and these skills in a clinical setting. psychiatric clients. The students obtain Prerequisites: A “C” grade or higher in NU foundation knowledge and skills necessary 105 and NU 124, or approval of the Nursing to provide psychiatric nursing care to clients Department Chair. English Placement experiencing mental health problems. In Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA addition, the students further develop the 161. (Offered Spring) knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to the medical-surgical client. After the students have satisfactorily NU 124 Pharmacology for Nurses and demonstrated clinical skills in the Clinical Math (4) laboratory, they will apply the knowledge in This course outlines the concepts used in the clinical setting, both in the hospital and administering medications and in monitoring in the community. Prerequisites: A “C” grade or higher in NU 105, NU 107, NU
118 Northern Marianas College 124, and NU 203, or approval of the Nursing PHILOSOPHY Department Chair. English Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA PI 201 Introduction to Philosophy (3) 161. (Offered Fall) This course provides an introduction to world philosophy, studying the works of NU 209 Nursing Issues and Trends (2) great thinkers. Readings and discussions This course explores legal and ethical issues, show how globally and historically people decision-making processes, trends in nursing are looking for answers to the same practice, professional development, careers philosophical questions: Who am I? Where in nursing, and preparation for the job did the world come from? Is there a God? market. This course also explores the How do I know what truth is? What is the leadership and research roles of the nurse in right thing to do? English Placement Level: the health care team. Prerequisite: A “C” EN 101. Math Placement Level: None. grade or higher in NU 203 and NU 207, or (Offered Fall and Spring) approval of the Nursing Department Chair. Concurrent enrollment: NU 212. English Placement Level: EN 202. Math Placement PHYSICAL EDUCATION Level: MA 161. (Offered Spring) PE 102 Beginning Golf (1) NU 212 Medical-Surgical Nursing III (8) This course introduces students to the basic This course is the final nursing course for skills, rules, and strategies of golf, including the Associate in Science degree in Nursing the fundamentals of putting, chipping, and (ASN). While the course theory content driving, and course etiquette, through drills focuses on advanced nursing skills and and competition. The students are tested on concepts required in caring for the medical- rules and the various techniques taught. surgical client, the clinical component English Placement Level: EN 073/074. requires the demonstration of cumulative nursing skills from all the nursing courses. PE 107 Beginning Tennis (1) This course utilizes the nursing process, This course introduces students to the rules with emphasis on the management and and strategies of tennis, including teaching of the complex medical-surgical fundamentals of forehand and backhand client. In addition, leadership skills are strokes, serves, volley, basic strategy, developed to assist the students in transition footwork, and court etiquette, through drills from a student role to that of a graduate and competition. The students are tested on nurse. This course covers laboratory rules and the various skills taught. The practice of advanced nursing/critical care students participate in singles and doubles skills. After satisfactory demonstration of tournaments. English Placement Level: EN those skills, the students will be able to 073/074. apply them in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: A “C” grade or higher in NU PE 111 Tae Kwon Do (1) 203 and NU 207, or approval of the Nursing This course introduces students to the Department Chair. Concurrent enrollment: philosophy of the martial arts and the basic NU 209. English Placement Level: EN techniques of Tae Kwon Do. Proper 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. physical and mental conditioning is taught in (Offered Spring) conjunction with learning the self-defense techniques of Tae Kwon Do. English Placement Level: EN 073/074.
Northern Marianas College 119 PE 115 Tai Chi (1) PE 128 Baseball/Softball Skills (1) Tai Chi is an Ancient Chinese martial art This course introduces students to baseball that consists of working through a series of and softball basic skills, rules and structured positions. Its practice consists of regulations, fundamentals and strategies, slow, deliberate, sequential choreographed batting and fielding and stretching for movements called forms. By practicing softball and baseball. The students also these forms, students develop agility, participate in and practice all related drills, balance, and flexibility. Mental focus and lead-up games, and field/diamond type concentration are needed to work through a situations. English Placement Level: EN form in precise order. Anecdotal evidence 073/074. regarding martial arts pilot programs in schools suggests that students develop better PE 129 Indoor Soccer (1) attitudes toward school and learning as This course is designed to teach basic soccer reflected by improved grades and decreased skills. The course content includes absenteeism. Moreover, students take the instruction in passing, dribbling, trapping, positive skills learned in Tai Chi and apply kicking, defending, heading, and offensive them in a constructive manner when dealing teamwork. English Placement Level: EN with peers. Students will come away with a 073/074. greater feeling of self-worth and confidence because of their participation in an activity PE 133 Beginning SCUBA Diving (3) emphasizing commitment to disciplined This course introduces students to the growth and a healthy lifestyle. English theory, methods, and applications of the Placement Level: EN 073/074. (Offered major field of SCUBA recreational Fall and Spring) diving. This course incorporates instructional materials from the National Association of Underwater Instructors PE 125 Beginning Basketball (1) This course introduces students to the (NAUI) USA, and covers the knowledge rules and strategies of basketball, and skills a SCUBA diver needs to including fundamental skills learned participate in skin and SCUBA diving. through drills and competition. The On successful completion of this course, students are tested on the rules and the students are considered competent to various skills taught. The students engage in open water activities participate in free-throw contests, and in approximating those in which they were 3-on-3 half-court and 5-on-5 full-court trained. English Placement Level: EN tournaments. English Placement Level: 073/074. (Offered Fall and Spring) EN 073/074. (Offered Fall) PE 134 Advanced SCUBA Diving (3) This course expands on the theory, methods, and applications of SCUBA diving PE 126 Beginning Volleyball (1) introduced in PE 133. Prerequisite: PE 133 This course introduces students to the or instructor’s permission. English fundamental strategies and skills of Placement Level: EN 073/074. (Offered volleyball, including setting, passing, Fall and Spring) spiking, blocking, and serving. The students take part in team and tournament play. The PE 140 Physical Fitness (1) students participate in 6-on-6 and 4-on-4 The course content emphasizes physical tournaments. English Placement Level: EN fitness development, especially 073/074. (Offered Fall) cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, body mass composition, and muscular strength and
120 Northern Marianas College endurance. Information on proper physical training as well as development of nutritional habits is also presented. Students nautical skills, swim/drown proofing, canoe are introduced to basic principles of safety, racing techniques, and a historic beginning weight training, stretching, and overview of the development of the aerobic fitness activities. Individual needs outrigger canoe in the Pacific region. This and fitness programming are evaluated by a course enhances students’ physical physical fitness test at the beginning and the development and provides motivation end of the course. English Placement Level: through the application and understanding of EN 073/074. (Offered Fall and Spring) this indigenous sport. English Placement Level: EN 073/074. (Offered Fall and PE 142 Aerobic Dance (2) Spring) This course allows students to develop the fundamental techniques of dance and PE 203 Intermediate Golf (1) exercise to music to increase cardiovascular This course introduces students to efficiency, flexibility, and coordination. intermediate skills, and rules and strategies English Placement Level: EN 073/074. of golf, including the fundamentals of pitching, sand shots, and trouble shots. This PE 143 High-Intensity Aerobic Dance (2) course also teaches course etiquette through This course allows students to develop the drills and competition. The students are fundamental techniques of dance and tested on rules and the various techniques exercise to music so as to increase taught. Prerequisite: PE 102 or instructor’s cardiovascular efficiency, flexibility, and permission. English Placement Level: EN coordination. English Placement Level: EN 073/074. 073/074. PE 207 Intermediate Tennis (1) PE 146 Beginning Weight Training (1) This course introduces students to the The course content emphasizes physical strategies and strokes of intermediate-level fitness with special emphasis on muscular tennis, including the fundamentals of net strength and endurance. Students are play, the lob, overhead smash, spin serves, introduced to the basic principles of footwork, and court coverage, through drills beginning weight training. Evaluation of and competition. The students participate in individual needs and fitness programming is singles and doubles tournaments. included. English Placement Level: EN Prerequisite: PE 107 or instructor’s 073/074. permission. English Placement Level: EN 073/074.
PE 149 Walk-Jog-Run (1) PE 225 Intermediate Basketball (1) This course introduces students to the This course gives intermediate basketball concepts and benefits of walking, jogging, students the opportunity to improve their and/or running. Pre- and post-testing is basketball skills. Rules, strategies, and skill administered to determine improvement in practice in passing, dribbling, shooting, the areas of cardiovascular fitness, distance defending, and teamwork are included. The covered, work-out duration and intensity, students are introduced to basic offensive flexibility, and body mass composition. and defensive systems of play. The students English Placement Level: EN 073/074. participate in 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 (Offered Fall and Spring) tournaments. English Placement Level: EN 073/074. (Offered Spring) PE 160 Outrigger Canoeing (1) This course instructs students in the sport PE 226 Intermediate Volleyball (1) and culture of outrigger canoeing. This This course is designed to give intermediate course includes extensive participation and volleyball students the opportunity to
Northern Marianas College 121 improve their volleyball skills. Rules, laboratory is required. Prerequisite: CH 124. strategies, and skill practicing in passing, English Placement Level: EN 101. Math setting, hitting, serving, and blocking are Placement Level: MA 132. included. The students are introduced to basic offensive and defensive systems of NS 101 Introduction to Physical Science (4) play. The students participate in 6-on-6 and This is a survey course covering the 4-on-4 tournaments. English Placement fundamental concepts and methods of Level: EN 073/074. (Offered Spring) physical science, such as the scientific method, measurement, motion, force, energy, heat, waves, electricity and PE 228 Basketball Level 1 Coaching (2) magnetism, chemistry, geology, and This course is designed to ensure a astronomy. Laboratory work and field trips consistency of standards of coaches being are required. A TI-83/89, or equivalent, accredited to fit within the standards set by graphics calculator is required. English the Oceania Basketball Confederation and Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math the Federation of International Basketball Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered Fall Association (FIBA). Proper basic individual and Spring) skills, team skills, and strategies are taught. The objective is to improve the coaching NS 140 Earth and Environmental knowledge within the sport and therefore Science (3) bring us to a higher level of playing standard This course is designed to be an introductory in the future. English Placement Level: EN tour of the Earth, its physical environment, 093/094. (Offered Fall and Spring) and its place in the Universe. This course will cover the foundations of geology, geophysics, oceanography, planetary PHYSICAL SCIENCES science, and meteorology. This course will investigate the origins, physical properties, and dynamics of the Earth as an integrated CH 124 General Chemistry (4) system. The students will participate in This is a rigorous introductory course class discussions and conduct hands-on covering the principles of chemistry and the investigations in the laboratory. This course application of these principles to replaces NS 100 Earth Science. technological society. Included are the Prerequisite: MA 132 with a “C” or higher, principles of inorganic chemistry, with or concurrent enrollment. English emphasis on nomenclature, stoichiometry, Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement mathematical calculations, and solution Level: MA 132. (Offered Fall and Spring) chemistry. A weekly laboratory is required. CH 124 is a required course in the Nursing degree program. English Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement level: MA 132. POLITICAL SCIENCE (Offered Fall and Spring) PS 110 Principles of Democratic CH 141 Survey of Organic and Biochemistry Institutions (3) (4) This is an introductory course designed This course is an introduction to organic and to familiarize students with the biological chemistry, nomenclature, principles and processes of democratic common functional groups, their chemical government as developed and practiced properties and reactions, with an emphasis in the United States. Emphasis is on the on understanding the basic molecules that concepts and procedures relating to the make up cells and the biochemical reactions development of public policy. Attention is that allow cells to function. A weekly given to current issues at the national, state,
122 Northern Marianas College and local government levels in the U.S. as relating to disability and the societal well as to issues of specific concern to the inequities experienced by persons with CNMI. Prerequisite: CO 210 with a “C” or disabilities. This course covers the reforms higher, or concurrent enrollment. English that resulted from enactment of legislation Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement and public policy to recognize and protect Level: MA 091. (Offered Fall and Spring) the civil rights of individuals with disabilities for full integration and inclusion PSYCHOLOGY in all aspects of community and society. Prerequisite(s): None. English Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: PY 101 General Psychology (3) None. This introductory course provides an overview of the field of psychology and of its fundamental concepts, theories, methods, history, and scope of study. This course covers introductory behavioral research RH 215 Introduction to Human Services methods; basic brain anatomy, brain (3) chemistry, and the interrelationships of the This course introduces students to human human brain, the human body, and behavior; services as a profession and the generalist learning principles; memory; personality and human services professional. This course theories of personality; abnormal behavior, illustrates a variety of consumers (clients) personality disorders, and addictions; and and the interaction between helper and standard treatments for common consumer (client), and emphasizes the psychological and neurological disorders. history of helping, the human services English Placement Level: EN 101. Math movement, current influences on human Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and services (i.e., technology, managed care), Spring) models of service delivery, and ethical considerations. Prerequisite(s): RH 200 PY 201 Human Growth and Development with a “C” grade or higher or concurrent (3) enrollment. English Placement Level: EN This course is an introduction to normal 101. Math Placement Level: None. human development over the life span. Concepts, issues, a nd theories of human RH 320 Community Resources (3) growth and development are explored within This course familiarizes students with the context of a multi-disciplinary systems common social services agencies and the approach. The focus is on the interrelation typical services provided by them. This of physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional course also provides an overview of changes in the individual over the life span. assistive technology: the impact of Prerequisite: PY 101 with a “C” or higher. legislation, recent trends in the field, and English Placement Level: EN 093/094. low/high-tech devices. Prerequisites: RH Math Placement Level: None. (Offered 200, RH 215, and RH 225 with a “C” grade Spring) or higher. Additionally, students must be at Advanced Candidacy status before taking REHABILITATION AND this course. English Placement Level: EN HUMAN SERVICES 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161.
RH 200 Disability and Society (3) RH 400 Case Management (3) This course provides the foundation for This course provides students with the students to understand the history, knowledge and skills needed to perform movements, trends, and contemporary issues each step of the case management process, from intake through termination. This
Northern Marianas College 123 course emphasizes case management and global contexts, elements of social life, techniques, ethical decision-making, including history, culture, socialization, consultation strategies, and the expansion of various social structural contexts, social counseling skills. Prerequisites: RH 310, stratification variables such as status, RH 320, and RH 330 with a “C” grade or prestige, race and ethnicity, gender, higher. Additionally, students must be at education, etc., economic and political Advanced Candidacy status before taking institutions, explanations for criminal this course. English Placement Level: EN deviance and other deviant behavior, social 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. control, and social change. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math RH 410 Cultural Diversity in Placement Level: None. (Offered Fall and Rehabilitation and Human Services (3) Spring) This course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of SO 210 Sociology of Love, Marriage, race/ethnicity, gender, disability, age, and and Family Relationships (3) sexual orientation as they relate to human This course introduces the sociological services. This course emphasizes the study of love relationships, marriages, and recognition of cultural myths and family relationships through various stereotypes. Case studies and illustrations analytical sociological methods such as the for helping persons from culturally diverse primary areas of social reality, structural backgrounds are presented. Prerequisites: functionalism, and social conflict theory. RH 310, RH 320, and RH 330 with a “C” or Primary topics examined include the higher. Additionally, students must be at definition and meaning of love; dating and Advanced Candidacy status before taking courtship behavior; behavior in marriage this course. English Placement Level: EN unions; positive and negative interpersonal 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. communication; human sexual behavior in relationships; parenting; stake issues in love RH 430 Medical and Psychosocial relationships and families; economic needs Aspects of Disability (3) and divisions of labor in love relationships, This course provides students with a marriages, and families; divorce; and working knowledge of the medical and remarriage. In addition, this course will psychosocial aspects of disability and examine various types of sociological chronic illness, and provides them with the experiences that affect love relationships, knowledge and understanding that are marriages, and families such as historical necessary to function and serve effectively experiences, types of social structures, in a human services setting. Prerequisites: power implementation in relationships, RH 310, RH 320, and RH 330 with a “C” or deviant behavior, social status and prestige higher. Additionally, students must be at issues, health care issues, and access to Advanced Candidacy status before taking technology. Prerequisite: SO 101. English this course. English Placement Level: EN Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math 202. Math Placement Level: MA 161. Placement Level: None. (Offered Spring)
SO 218 Social Problems (3) SOCIOLOGY This course utilizes the seven primary areas that define social reality as the central theoretical tool of analysis for understanding SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3) the origins and development of both micro This is an introductory course covering the and macro social problems in the CNMI and basic concepts, methods, and theories of in US mainland society. Students will also sociology. This course explores, in local learn how governments and human services
124 Northern Marianas College professionals analyze and attempt to TOURISM AND alleviate social problems through particular HOSPITALITY legislative remedies based upon specific philosophies, ideologies, and beliefs, and methods of treatment. Prerequisite: SO NOTE: Tourism and Hospitality courses 101. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. may be offered depending on the availability Math Placement Level: None. (Offered of instructors and student need. Students Spring) considering a degree program in Hospitality Management should work closely with their SO 297 Current Issues in the CNMI (3) advisor in planning a suitable course of This is a core course required for all NMC study. degrees. This is a capstone course for all associate degrees, and thus it is to be taken TS 101 Introduction to the Travel in the last semester or the next to the last and Tourism Industry (3) semester of a student who is seeking an This course introduces students to the associate degree. This course is a seminar- nature, scope, and significance of the travel format course designed to assist students to and tourism industry. This course provides become active, competent, and effective students with an overview of the historical citizens of the CNMI. This course development of travel and tourism; the familiarizes students with current and future various components of the industry; the political, economic, social, cultural, and social, cultural, economic, and other forces environmental issues and problems in the that impact the industry; the economic CNMI, which are then discussed and importance of tourism to local and analyzed and possible solutions are international economies; current issues in explored. Prerequisite: CO 210 with a “C” tourism; the future of tourism; and local, or higher, or concurrent enrollment. EN 101 national, regional, and global tourism with a “C” or higher. English Placement organizations and associations. Emphasis is Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA placed on the value and importance of the 091. (Offered Fall and Spring) local CNMI tourism industry and its various related components. English Placement Level: EN 083/084. Math Placement Level: SPEECH None. (Offered Fall and Spring)
CO 210 Fundamentals of Speech TS 103 Introduction to the Communication (3) Hospitality Industry (3) This is a core course required for all NMC This course takes a management perspective degrees. This course is designed to help in introducing students to the organization, students develop oral communication skills structure, and general operation of hotels, necessary in personal and professional life. restaurants, clubs, cruise ships, and casino Emphasis is on the principles and skills of hotels. Topics include franchising, effective communication in personal management contracts, business ethics, and interviews, small-group discussions, and areas of management responsibility such as public speeches. English Placement Level: human resources, marketing and sales, and EN 101. Math Placement Level: None. advertising. Students are also exposed to (Offered Fall and Spring) various career opportunities in the hospitality industry, and the knowledge and technical skills needed to effectively manage hospitality operations. English Placement: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Spring)
Northern Marianas College 125 TS 182 Courtesy and Guest Relations (3) TS 298 Internship Training in This course focuses on the importance of Tourism and Hospitality (3) providing exceptional customer service in This internship course is the second half of a the tourism industry and places strong two-semester training program involving emphasis on customer courtesy and supervised on-site work experience. This developing valuable relationships. This course is the final step in the hospitality course provides students with an in-depth management degree program. This course look at the roles and functions of the guest provides students with an intensive on-the- relations department and concierge. job training experience that is related to the Students will develop and master the student’s career and educational goals. This necessary hospitality skills and techniques course enhances the student’s career self- for delivering quality service in awareness and current employment skills. multicultural environments. English This course integrates classroom-learned Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math knowledge and skills with a focused hands- Placement Level: None. on internship program. Students receive hands-on experience in a specialized TS 185 Introduction to Food and department. Students further develop and Beverage Management (3) master the necessary hospitality skills and This is an introductory course to the Food techniques for delivering quality service in Service sector of the tourism industry. This multicultural environments. Prerequisite: course familiarizes students with basic TS 288 or CE 250. English Placement principles of planning and managing food Level: EN 202. Math Placement Level: MA and beverage operations. Prerequisite: TS 132. (Offered Spring) 103. English Placement Level: EN 093/094. Math Placement Level: None. (Offered Spring)
TS 288 Internship Training I (3) This internship course is specifically designed for hospitality management students as the first half of a two-semester capstone course sequence completing their degree program. This course provides students with intensive on-the-job training experiences that are related to the student’s career and educational goals. This work experience enhances the student’s self- awareness and current employment skills, and it integrates classroom-learned knowledge and skills with a focused hands- on internship program. Students develop and master the necessary workplace skills and techniques for succeeding in multicultural business environments. English Placement Level: EN 101. Math Placement Level: MA 132. (Offered Fall)
126 Northern Marianas College NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE WELCOMES YOU
Welcome to the Northern Marianas College!
I hope you find the NMC 2011-2012 Student Handbook a useful guide to exploring your college. Active participation in your success begins with you and your willingness to navigate effectively through your environment. The Student Handbook features campus facilities, support services, admission, graduation, and financial aid requirements. Whether you choose to look up course descriptions or college polices, use the Student Handbook to make informed decisions and actions throughout your college career.
As you plan for the future, write-in goals, events, and deadlines on key dates in the Weekly Planner section. This will serve as a good reminder of your priorities and help you organize your time effectively throughout the year.
Of course, the Student Handbook will not have all the information you will need and the responsibility to be informed will remain with you. I encourage you to talk to your instructors, academic advisor, counselor, and departmental staff to get the information and support you need.
I look forward to hearing of your success and wish you the very best experiences as a student of NMC!
Yours truly,
Sharon Y. Hart, PhD President NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE WELCOMES YOU
Welcome to the Northern Marianas College!
I hope you find the NMC 2011-2012 Student Handbook a useful guide to exploring your college. Active participation in your success begins with you and your willingness to navigate effectively through your environment. The Student Handbook features campus facilities, support services, admission, graduation, and financial aid requirements. Whether you choose to look up course descriptions or college polices, use the Student Handbook to make informed decisions and actions throughout your college career.
As you plan for the future, write-in goals, events, and deadlines on key dates in the Weekly Planner section. This will serve as a good reminder of your priorities and help you organize your time effectively throughout the year.
Of course, the Student Handbook will not have all the information you will need and the responsibility to be informed will remain with you. I encourage you to talk to your instructors, academic advisor, counselor, and departmental staff to get the information and support you need.
I look forward to hearing of your success and wish you the very best experiences as a student of NMC!
Yours truly,
Sharon Y. Hart, PhD President